Australia and Vietnam Deepen Strategic Partnership
The two countries will work more closely on maritime security and joint training as they respond to China’s growing military build-up, officials said.
- On Tuesday, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Vietnamese leader To Lam announced in Canberra that the two countries would expand military cooperation, including maritime security and joint training.
- Both nations face Beijing's expanding military reach in the Pacific and South China Sea, seeking to bolster stability as China's growing military build-up intensifies regional tensions.
- Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Tuesday the deepening cooperation will "directly contribute to the stability and security of our region" as Australia pursues a major defence force expansion.
- Alongside the military pact, Canberra and Hanoi committed to deepen "economic resilience" and re-start market access for Australian game meat, including kangaroo, to Vietnam.
- Albanese noted that "it is more important than ever that friends engage with each other" to meet global challenges across economic, social, and environmental levels.
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Channel News Asia
Australia and Vietnam deepen strategic partnership
The two countries are concerned about restrictive trade practices that disrupt global supply chains, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Vietnamese President To Lam said in a joint statement.
Sydney (Australia), Aug 11 (EFE).- Australia and Vietnam agreed this Tuesday to deepen their strategic partnership with strengthening cooperation in supply chains, critical minerals, clean energy and new technologies, during the official visit to the southern country of Vietnamese President To Lam. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and To Lam announced new commitments during a joint press conference in Canberra, at the first official vi…
Australia and Vietnam Forge Deeper Strategic Ties
Australia and Vietnam have committed to strengthening their comprehensive strategic partnership, focusing on addressing restrictive trade practices affecting global supply chains. During Vietnamese President To Lam's visit, both nations agreed to collaborate on securing supply chains in critical minerals, semiconductors, and clean energy.
Hong Kong Free Press
Australia, Vietnam boost military ties in nod to China
Australia and Vietnam said Tuesday they would expand cooperation between their militaries as the middle powers face down Beijing's expanding reach in the Pacific and the South China Sea.
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