PM proposes enhancing parliamentary collaboration between Vietnam, Australia
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Deputy Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives and Chairperson of the Australia-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group Sharon Claydon in Canberra on March 7, within the framework of his official visit to Australia.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) receives Deputy Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives and Chairperson of the Australia-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group Sharon Claydon. (Photo: VNA)
Canberra (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received DeputySpeaker of the Australian House of Representatives and Chairperson of theAustralia-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group Sharon Claydon in Canberra on March 7,within the framework of his official visit to Australia.
Chinh thanked Australia for supportingVietnam in post-war recovery and socio-economic development, especially by providing official development assistance (ODA) for Vietnam, most recently inthe fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
He appreciated the cooperation between theVietnamese National Assembly (NA) and the Australian Parliament, especiallyafter the visit by NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue to Australia in 2022, saying he hopes thatthe relations between the two legislative bodies as well as the two friendshipparliamentarians’ groups will continue to be strengthened, particularly throughpromoting the exchange of young parliamentarians and female ones.
Sharon Claydon spoke highly of Vietnam'scontributions to Australia - ASEAN relations, especially the success of therecent Special Summit commemorating 50 years of the relations.
Recalling her meeting with Chairman Hueduring his visit, Claydon said that the two countries share a lot of commonconcerns, for the development of each country and for security, safety,stability and development in the region, especially in disease prevention,socio-economic development, education and training, energy transition, anddevelopment of offshore wind power.
PM Chinh said the complex world situation withmany unpredictable changes such as conflicts, strategic competition, climatechange, and population aging are all global problems which need a global approach.
He said he hopes the two legislative bodieswill continue to support each other for the development of each country and thetwo peoples, and for peace, cooperation and development in the region and theworld.
The Vietnamese Government leader proposed thetwo sides cooperate to renew old growth drivers in investment, export, andconsumption; and add new ones such as digital economy, green economy, circulareconomy and sharing economy. He suggested Australia continue to createconditions and provide scholarships for Vietnamese students, and have more openpolicies on labour and visa for Vietnamese people doing business and living inAustralia.
He also urged Australia to consider andrecognise the Vietnamese community in Australia as its ethnic minority./.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse had a meeting with Australian Governor-General David Hurley and his spouse in Canberra on March 7 as part of the formers' ongoing official visit to Australia.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held talks with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese in Canberra on March 7 as part of his three-day official trip to the Oceanian country.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese announced the elevation of bilateral relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Vietnam and Australia at a press conference after their talks on March 7 morning.
Vietnam and Australia on March 7 issued a joint statement on the elevation of their relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership on the occasion of official visit to Australia by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam from March 7-9.
Ha expressed his hope that cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, and natural resources would emerge as new focal points and engines of growth in Vietnam–China relations.
Giang said he believes that building on the solid foundation nurtured over the past half-century and the strong determination of both nations, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to grow in a more robust, comprehensive, and extensive manner, thus bringing more practical benefits to the two nations' people.
Highlighting the transformative potential of the draft law in revitalising Vietnam’s railway industry, Hoang Van Cuong, a deputy of Hanoi, expressed his support for Article 39, which empowers the Prime Minister to issue a list of railway-related goods and services to be assigned or ordered from domestic enterprises for production.
According to the Ministry of Public Security, Hoan, formerly Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, is under investigation for allegedly taking bribes in connection with a case involving the Hoang Long Construction and Manpower Supply JSC and related units.
Chairing a national conference on the organisation of the examination on June 18, the PM highlighted the historical significance of the examination, as the restructuring of provincial-level administrative units is underway and the two-tier local administration model is set to officially begin operations on July 1.
Right on the same day, the ministry issued its highest-level travel warning, urging Vietnamese citizens not to travel to Israel or Iran, and advised those already in these countries to swiftly consider evacuation or relocation plans.
From the struggles against colonialists and imperialists to the period of Doi moi (renewal) and international integration, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has always played a pioneering role on the ideological and cultural front, he said.
The Party leader's working session with the standing boards of the Party Committees of HCM City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Binh Duong, the VNA General Director's remarks on the occasion of the 19th OANA General Assembly, the launch of new NIC - Google initiatives aimed at bolstering AI entrepreneurship and digital literacy in Vietnam are among news highlights June 18.
Vietnam and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism as it remains a threat to peace, security, and stability across their respective nations, the broader region, and the international community.
The Vietnamese representative also emphasised the shared responsibility of relevant parties to build trust, enhance cooperation, and jointly manage the risks of conflict, thus safeguarding long-term peace and stability in the East Sea.
The National Assembly on June 18 passed the law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality, with 408 out of 420 participating deputies voting in favour, accounting for 85.36% of the total.
The Party leader asked the new HCM City to embrace a multi-centre and integrated urban ecosystem where each development pole functions as a link complementary to and intelligently connected with each other in a harmonious whole.
The resolutions issued by the PM as well as ministries and ministry-level agencies reassign responsibility for 346 administrative procedures - 18 from district to provincial levels, 278 to commune level, and 50 eliminated.
Legislators are due to pass several amended laws, including the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy, and the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality.
Vietnamese localities' readiness to implement the two-tier local administration model, the evacuation of 18 Vietnamese citizens from Iran, Petrovietnam's 11th ranking in the 2025 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 are among news highlights on June 17 evening.
The General Secretary underlined the resolve to achieve a growth rate of at least 8% in 2025, laying the groundwork for double-digit growth in the following period. He noted that these are mandatory targets, with no alternative path to success.
Restructuring and improving the quality of officials, civil servants, and public employees is no longer a choice, but an urgent requirement to transition from administrative management to governance in service of the people.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel has advised Vietnamese people living there to proactively prepare and seek ways to leave the country via land border crossings, especially toward Jordan or Egypt, when security and safety conditions allow.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) receives Deputy Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives and Chairperson of the Australia-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group Sharon Claydon. (Photo: VNA) 
