Australia and Vietnam Agree to Strengthen Trade and Strategic Partnership
Summary
Australia and Vietnam have agreed to strengthen their trade and strategic partnership, with new cooperation focused on the digital economy, agriculture, sustainable development and defense ties. The leaders said the deal will support an open and fair multilateral trading system and help remove trade obstacles.
Key Points
- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Vietnamese President To Lam met in Canberra and agreed to deepen bilateral ties.
- The two countries issued a joint statement committing to stronger economic and defense relations under a comprehensive trade partnership.
- The agreement highlights cooperation in the digital economy, agriculture and sustainable development.
- Both leaders said the partnership supports an open, inclusive and fair rules-based global trading system.
