Meeting in Johannesburg on the sidelines of the G20 Summit, the two leaders also agreed to increase Vietnam - Australia cooperation in disaster response, and in trade, science and technology, and innovation.

Prime Minister Chinh expressed his sincere gratitude to the Australian Government for providing over AUD3 million in humanitarian aid to help Vietnam recover from the recent storms and floods. He emphasised that Vietnam values its Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Australia and proposed that both sides continue to implement effective cooperation mechanisms, hold regular dialogues and consultations, and strengthen mutual trust and understanding.

On economic and trade matters, the Vietnamese Prime Minister suggested intensifying measures to increase bilateral trade toward the US$20 billion goal, highlighting the importance of market access and facilitating the export of goods between the two countries.

He also reaffirmed Vietnam’s aspiration to further develop cooperation pillars in science and technology, innovation, digital transformation, AI training, green technology, as well as cultural and people-to-people exchanges.

For his part, Australian Prime Minister Albanese conveyed his deep regard for Vietnam and expressed sympathy for the heavy losses caused by natural disasters in the central provinces.

He underscored his confidence in the resilience of the Vietnamese people and noted that, having experienced similar extreme weather events in Australia, enhancing collaboration with Vietnam on climate change adaptation is increasingly vital.

Sharing PM Chinh’s vision on science and technology development, innovation, and digital transformation, Prime Minister Albanese expected that both coutries would make breakthroughs in bilateral cooperation in these areas, especially in human resource training and the development of biomedical technologies.

Prime Minister Albanese affirmed that Australia always prioritises its relationship with Vietnam, regarding Vietnam as a leading partner in Southeast Asia. He highlighted that upgrading ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership opens a new chapter in bilateral relations.

He also committed that Australia would continue to prioritise ODA support for Vietnam, particularly in areas of national need such as climate change adaptation, energy transition, digital transformation, and the circular economy.

Expressing his impression of Vietnam’s increasingly important role and stature, Prime Minister Albanese voiced support for Vietnam successfully assuming the rotating chairmanship of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) in 2026 and for hosting a successful APEC Year in 2027.

PM holds high-level bilateral talks on G20 Summit sidelines in South Africa

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held a series of bilateral meetings with world leaders and international organisations during the G20 Summit in South Africa.