Vietnamese Ambassador meets Australian Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs
Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Pham Hung Tam paid a courtesy call to Senator Simon Birmingham, the opposition's Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, on August 14.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Pham Hung Tam (L) and Senator Simon Birmingham (Photo: VNA)
Sydney (VNA) – Vietnamese A🥀mbassador to Australia Pham Hung Tam paid a courtesy call to Senator Simon Birmingham, the opposition's Shadow Mini💛ster for Foreign Affairs, on August 14.
Senator Birmingham expressed his satisfaction with the growing Vietnam-Australia ties, particularly since the establishment of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. He highlighted the strengthened dialogue mechanisms and shared interests in maintaining regional peace, security and stability.
Vietnam and Australia complement each other's markets, ensuring a reliable supply chain for trade, Birmingham remarked.
He also noted his country's substantial investment funds that could boost relevant activities in Vietnam, along with the deepening people-to-people exchanges driven by a rise in tourism.
Ambassador Tam briefed the host about the recent strides in bilateral ties since the relationship's upgrade during Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's official visit to Australia in March 2024, highlighting the increase of visits and dialogue mechanisms at various levels, the resumption of two-way trade growth, and the emergence of new investment opportunities, particularly in energy transition and green transformation.
Tourism and people-to-people exchanges have also flourished, Tam said.
He suggested that the host continue supporting the development of bilateral ties, including expanding market access for each other's agricultural products.
In a bid to foster educational cooperation, the diplomat also proposed the early removal of temporary restrictions imposed by South Australia – the Senator's home state – on students from Vietnam's central region seeking to study there./.
The State Securities Commission of Vietnam (SSC) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for cooperation in Sydney, Australia on August 2.
A delegation of the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) led by Deputy Minister Tran Hong Thai has paid a working visit to Australia to boost bilateral cooperation in science, technology and innovation.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Pham Hung Tam hosted a meeting with visiting President of the Australia-Vietnam Friendship Society (AVFS) Kim Sampson in Canberra on July 31.
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.
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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.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
Senior Vietnamese leaders on June 19 sent letters of congratulations to New Zealand leaders on the occasion of the 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam – New Zealand diplomatic relations (June 19, 1975 – 2025).
The Party chief attributed the achievements in the first half to the continuous, direct, and comprehensive leadership of the Politburo and the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee, and the close and effective coordination of relevant ministries, sectors and localities.
General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the VPA’s General Staff and Deputy Minister of National Defence reaffirmed Vietnam’s unwavering gratitude for Cuba’s invaluable support during its struggle for independence and nation-building efforts, and pledged to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Cuba as it navigates current challenges.
Vietnam is a country with which Russia shares a special relationship. In the 1950s and 60s, particularly during Vietnam’s struggle for independence, the two countries forged a deep bond. While much has changed over time, the friendship and cooperation between our nations have endured, said Russian President Vladimir Putin.
For 50 years, Vietnam and New Zealand have worked together to uphold peace and prosperity for their peoples and the region. The friendship, cooperation, and mutual understanding Vietnam and New Zealand nurtured have grown from a seed into a deeply rooted, strong, and thriving tree, she stressed.
