Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese in Jakarta, Indonesia on September 7, on the occasion of their attendance at the 43rd ASEAN Summit and related summits.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (L) and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese attend the third ASEAN-Australia summit in Indonesia (Photo: VNA)
Jakarta (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinhmet his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese in Jakarta, Indonesia onSeptember 7, on the occasion of their attendance at the 43rd ASEANSummit and related summits.
Both PMs praised the continued exchange of delegations andhigh-level contacts between the two countries, as well as the effective cooperationin various areas in economy, trade, investment, national defence-security, labour,education and training, agriculture, sci-tech, tourism, aviation, locality-to-localityand people-to-people exchanges.
Albanese reaffirmed that Australia attaches great importance to enhancing relations with Vietnam. He wished to welcome Party GeneralSecretary Nguyen Phu Trong to Australia soon and suggested completing thenecessary internal procedures to elevate the bilateral relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership at the appropriate time.
The Australian side is committed to prioritising official development assistance(ODA) to Vietnam, especially in areas of Vietnam’s need such as climate changeadaptation, energy transition, digital transformation, and digital economy.
The Australian PM also took note of PM Chinh’s proposals regardingincreased labour cooperation, education and training, and supply of morescholarships to the Vietnamese students.
The two sides vowed to continueworking closely together and making active contributions to promoting dialogue,cooperation and trust building through ASEAN-led mechanisms, on the basis of respect for ASEAN's central role and consultations with ASEAN, for the sake ofpeace, stability and development in the region and the world.
They also pledged to continue supporting ASEAN's efforts tonarrow the development gap and assist less-developed regions, including theMekong sub-region.
The two countries will also partner with Laos tosuccessfully organise the Climate Change and Energy Transition Conference inHanoi later this year.
The Australian PM reiterat𒁏ed his invitation to PM Chinhto visit Australia and attend the ASEAN-Australia Commemorative Summit in March2024. PM Chinh accepted the invitation with pleasure./.
The partnership between Vietnam and Australia is grounded on friendship and strategic trust, visiting Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong affirmed on August 22.
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The Vietnamese Consulate General in Sydney and the University of Sydney co-organised a symposium on Australia - Vietnam innovation on August 29 in both in-person and online format, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties this year.
Australia’s key message at the 43rd ASEAN and related meetings is to give priority to deepening its engagement with Southeast Asia, Ambassador of the Australian mission to ASEAN Will Nankervis told the Vietnam News Agency’s correspondent in Jakarta.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (L) and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese attend the third ASEAN-Australia summit in Indonesia (Photo: VNA) 
