Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Justice Tran Tien Dung (L) and Australian Deputy Secretary of Justice Tara Inverarity exchange the Letter of Intent (Photo: VNA)
Canberra (VNA) – Vie༺tnamese 🦂Deputy Minister of Justice Tran TienDung and Australian Deputy Secretary of Justice Tara Inverarity held talks inCanberra on March 7.
Both sides expressed theirjoy at witnessing the issuance of the Joint Statement on the elevation ofVietnam-Australia relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership by the two countries' Prime Ministers, which features deeper cooperation in political, national defence-security, and legaland judicial matters of shared concern. Inverarity spoke highlyof the fruitful coordination in legal and judicial fields since the signing ofthe Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Vietnamese Ministry ofJustice (MoJ) and the Australian Department of Justice in 2012, focusing oncriminal justice and international legal issues. She thanked the MoJ forclose collaboration during the negotiation process of the draft Letter ofIntent on cooperation, which has been signed during this important visit.
Dungput forth suggestions for future endeavors, emphasising the necessity ofeffective implementation of the Letter of Intent. Hesuggested that Australia assist the MoJ in training officials and experts,especially lawyers and legal experts capable of handling international legalissues related to Vietnam; and closely cooperate with the Vietnamese side in civil legal assistance andthe effective enforcement of the Hague Conference Conventions on PrivateInternational Law, of which both sides are members.
As the talks concluded, both sides agreed toprioritise the effective implementation of the agreed-upon contents in the newLetter of Intent, inc🙈luding policies on organised and transnational crimes, especiallymoney laundering and terrorism financing, corruption, drug and humantrafficking; legal document and evidence collection abroad in civil and commerciaꦉlmatters; alternative dispute resolution methods, including international arbitration and commercial mediation.
They also committed to collaborating in issues related to digital transformation, green and circular economy, artificial intelligence ; and training a teamof legal experts to serve global integration./.
Vietnam and Australia on March 7 issued a joint statement on the elevation of their relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership on the occasion of official visit to Australia by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam from March 7-9.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Deputy Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives and Chairperson of the Australia-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group Sharon Claydon in Canberra on March 7, within the framework of his official visit to Australia.
Vietnam and Australia elevated their relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership on the occasion of official visit to Australia by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam from March 7-9.
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.
Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Justice Tran Tien Dung (L) and Australian Deputy Secretary of Justice Tara Inverarity exchange the Letter of Intent (Photo: VNA) 
