Vietnam, Australia work to elevate ties
(VOVWORLD) - Top diplomats of Vietnam and Australia on Tuesday discussed ways to effectively implement high-level agreements between the two countries, including the upgrading of bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership.
 The 5th Vietnam-Australia Foreign Ministers’ Meeting takes place in Hanoi on August 22, 2023. (Photo: MOFA) |
At the 5th Vietnam-Australia Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Hanoi, Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son and his Australian counterpart Penny Wong agreed to coordinate activities to celebrate 50 years of diplomatic ties this year.
Ms. Wong said that Australia values cooperation and supports ASEAN’s central role, and agreed to continue promoting collaboration for sustainable development in the Mekong sub-region.
Regarding the East Sea issue, the ministers reiterated the importance of maintaining peace, stability, safety and freedom of navigation and overflight.
They also underlined the need to respect international law, including the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
They pledged to continue backing each country’s candidates at regional and international organizations and forums, especially at the United Nations.