At the reception, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh welcomed Ms. Penny Wong's second visit to Vietnam as Australian Foreign Minister. At the same time, the Prime Minister expressed his belief that, following the recent very successful visits of Australian leaders, the Minister's visit this time will make an important contribution to maintaining the momentum and promoting the Vietnam - Australia Strategic Partnership, which is developing strongly in the year the two countries celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations (1973-2023).
Recalling the positive results achieved during the official visit to Vietnam by Australian Governor-General David Hurley in April 2023 and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in June 2023, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh expressed his satisfaction with the strong development of the Vietnam-Australia bilateral relationship, especially the increasingly consolidated political trust between the two countries, and enhanced cooperation in the fields of economy, trade, education, culture, labor, people-to-people exchange, and local connectivity.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh expressed his satisfaction with the strong development of the Vietnam-Australia bilateral relationship. (Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac)
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh suggested that the two Foreign Ministries continue to coordinate with relevant ministries and sectors to effectively implement the agreements reached and the signed documents, develop specific cooperation projects and activities to further deepen the fields of cooperation, create a solid foundation to bring the bilateral relationship to a higher level and prepare well for upcoming high-level visits between the two countries.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized that the two countries need to strengthen cooperation in education, labor, cultural and people-to-people exchanges, encourage businesses of both countries to expand investment in areas where both sides have strengths; at the same time, promote cooperation in new areas such as climate change response, energy transition, green growth, digital economy, digital transformation, etc.
The Prime Minister also thanked Australia for its valuable support to Vietnam through official development assistance (ODA) and scholarships for Vietnamese students and researchers.
Minister Penny Wong expressed her pleasure to return to visit Vietnam on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations (1973-2023); thanked the Prime Minister for his attention and support for the bilateral relationship; affirmed that Australia attaches importance to the Vietnam-Australia Strategic Partnership and expressed her wish that the two sides actively discuss and further deepen cooperation contents to bring the bilateral relationship to a new height in the coming time.
At the same time, the Minister affirmed that the Australian Ministry of Foreign Affairs will closely cooperate with the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs in arranging visits and contacts between high-ranking leaders of the two countries in the coming time.
On this occasion, Minister Penny Wong also announced Australia's new support for Vietnam worth 60.4 million USD to respond to climate change in the Mekong Delta.
Discussing regional and international issues, Minister Penny Wong emphasized that Australia attaches importance to the central role of ASEAN and the recently established Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with ASEAN; affirmed that Australia continues to prioritize cooperation with the Mekong sub-region; and highlighted the importance of cooperation and contribution to building a region of peace, stability, balance, and respect for international law.
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