PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc attends ASEAN-Australia Special Summit
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PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc attends ASEAN-Australia Special Summit. (Photo: VNA)
Sydney (VNA) - Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc attended theASEAN-Australia Special Summit held at the International Convention Centre on March 17.
Themed “Enhancing Regional Security and Prosperity”, the event is an importantplatform for ASEAN and Australian leaders to discuss orientations to enhancethe strategic partnership between the two sides set up in 2014.
In his speech, Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull welcomed the presenceof the ASEAN leaders at this event, organised for the first time in Australiaunder his initiative.
Later the day, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and other ASEAN leaders and theAustralian PM participated in numerous activities such as a meeting with formerscholarship recipients of the new Colombo Programme in Southeast Asiancountries and witnessed the signing of the ASEAN-Australia Memorandum ofUnderstanding on counter-terrorism cooperation.
The MoU is considered a historic breakthrough contributing to strengthening thetwo sides’ collaboration in ensuring regional security. Via signed frameworkagreements, ASEAN and Australia agreed to enhance counter-terrorism cooperationin terrorist financing and violent extremism.
The document features various initiatives and framework agreements coveringengineering, anti-terrorism law building, regional dialogues and seminars onelectronic evidence, financial intelligence and ways to tackle online radicalisation.
The same day, PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc and other ASEAN leaders attended a receptionhosted by PM Turnbull.
The Summit’s plenary session and a retreat meeting are scheduled to take placeon March 18.
The International Counter-Terrorism Conference and the ASEAN-Australia BusinessSummit were held ahead of the Summit with the participation of officials,experts and representatives of leading businesses in the region.
ASEAN and Australia set up relations in 1974. Australia was the first nationestablishing the official dialogue partnership with ASEAN in all three fieldsof politics, economics and specialised cooperation.-VNA
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc met with his Lao counterpart Thongloun Sisoulith on the sidelines of the ASEAN - Australia Special Summit in Sydney, Australia on March 17 morning.
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on March 17 announced Australia will provide an investment of 30 million AUD (23.4 million USD) to support “smart cities” in Southeast Asia.
Officials of Australia and the ASEAN member states signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on strengthening cooperation to counter international terrorism in Sydney, Australia on March 17.
Australian Home Affair Minister Peter Dutton on March 17 named use of encrypted messaging apps to plot terrorist attacks the greatest threat faced by intelligence agencies in modern times in his remarks at the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit that is underway in Sydney.
A set of seven potential sunrise industries in ASEAN and neighbouring nations, including Australia, that will create momentum for economic growth and job creation were announced at the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit in Sydney, Australia on March 16.
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.
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.
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc attends ASEAN-Australia Special Summit. (Photo: VNA) 
