JOINT STATEMENT ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP 15 March 2018 2. The Vietnam-Australia Comprehensive Partnership, announced in 2009 and enhanced in 2015, underlines the concerted efforts of the governments and peoples of the two countries to advance bilateral relations. 3. Recognising that 2018 marks the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Australia, we jointly decide to elevate the bilateral relationship to the level of a Strategic Partnership, on the occasion of the Official Visit to Australia by H.E. Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Prime Minister of Vietnam. 4. In declaring a Strategic Partnership, Vietnam and Australia pledge our commitment to deepening ties based on respect for the United Nations Charter, international law and each other’s sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and respective political systems. We will enhance mutual trust and understanding to strengthen the bilateral relationship and contribute to peace, stability and … [Read more...] about Joint statement on establishment of Vietnam-Australia strategic partnership
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Vietnam, New Zealand pave way for strategic partnership to boost all-round cooperation
Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his New Zealand counterpart Jacinda Ardern agreed to upgrade the two countries’ relationship to a strategic partnership by 2019 during talks in Auckland on Tuesday. Phuc is paying an official visit to New Zealand, and was welcomed by an official ceremony that took place at Government House the same day. During their talks, the two leaders also agreed to enhance bilateral ties in all fields, including politics, trade, education and international cooperation between now and 2020. The two nations have set a target of increasing bilateral trade to $1.7 billion by 2020 from $1.24 billion last year, while removing bilateral trade barriers, especially for agricultural products. The two leaders also praised the signing of an Economics and Trade Cooperation Agreement and called for increased investment in agriculture, sustainable energy and infrastructure. In education and training, the leaders set a target of increasing the number … [Read more...] about Vietnam, New Zealand pave way for strategic partnership to boost all-round cooperation
Vietnam, Australia to set up strategic partnership
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (Photo: VGP) In an interview with Fairfax Media during his official visit to Australia to attend the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit which begins Wednesday, Mr. Phuc said the joint statement will create the political and legal framework to elevate the two countries' relations to new heights, benefiting the two peoples, and contributing to global peace, stability, cooperation, and development. In order to bring bilateral relations to the strategic level, Mr. Phuc called on the two countries to continue to expand cooperation in all areas. He noted that Strategic Partnership will bring about new opportunities for the two business communities. Australian businesses can expand their business and investment in Vietnam in areas where Australia’s strength match with Vietnam’s demands, such as high technology, manufacturing and processing industries, and environment-friendly energy. Prime Minister Phuc said the ASEAN-Australia cooperation … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Australia to set up strategic partnership
Vietnam, New Zealand move toward strategic partnership
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern wecolmes PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his wife in Aukland, March 13, 2018. (Photo: VNA) Two-way trade grew 30% to reach more than 1.2 billion USD in 2017. Prime Minister Phuc asked New Zealand to continue facilitating the export of Vietnamese fruits such as mangoes, dragon fruits, rambutans, star apples, grapefruits and longans to its market, and expand investment in mining, energy, infrastructure, hi-tech agriculture, education and finance in Vietnam. The two sides agreed to maintain visits at all levels and strengthen people-to-people exchange. Prime Minister Ardern said that the two countries should implement specific cooperation within the newly-signed Action Program on defense cooperation towards 2021. The two sides need to promote affiliation in defense industry and research, while strengthening collaboration in fighting trans-national criminals, terrorism and drug trafficking, she said. Prime Minister Phuc called for … [Read more...] about Vietnam, New Zealand move toward strategic partnership
Australia-Vietnam Strategic Partnership must be forward looking: Aussie Prof
Illustrative image (Source: Internet) Sydney (VNA) - Carlyle A. Thayer- Emeritus Professor, the University of New South Wales, Canberra at the Australian Defence Force Academy, has an exclusive article on the Vietnam-Australia ties to the Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of the official visit to Australia by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc from March 14-18. Following is the full text of the article. “The Prime Ministers of Australia and Vietnam, Malcolm Turnbull and Nguyen Xuan Phuc, will sign a strategic partnership agreement in Canberra on March 16. This document will reflect the substantial progress in bilateral relations over the last forty-five years since diplomatic relations were established in 1973. Over the last forty-five years Australia and Vietnam have built up strategic trust based on mutual respect and shared interests. In 2009, Australia and Vietnam agreed to form a comprehensive partnership (2009) and in 2015 they agreed to enhance the … [Read more...] about Australia-Vietnam Strategic Partnership must be forward looking: Aussie Prof