It was inked by Vietnamese Defence Minister Gen. Ngo Xuan Lich and his Australian counterpart Christopher Pyne before starting their talks as part of Minister Lich’s official visit to Australia from November 6-8. Pyne underlined the importance of the visit in the context that the two countries are celebrating the 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties and the 20th anniversary of defence relations. He affirmed that Vietnam holds an important role in Australia’s foreign policy in the region, adding that his country hopes to further its ties with Vietnam, particularly in defence. Lich, in turn, stressed that Australia is an important partner of Vietnam, while conveying his belief that his visit will be a success, contributing to the implementation of the bilateral strategic partnership. Regarding defence cooperation, both spoke highly of the results achieved over recent times, confirming that defence cooperation is a bright spot in the two countries’ relations. They … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Australia sign joint declaration on defence cooperation
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As ties thaw, Australia says it welcomes Chinese investment
Christopher Bodeen, Associated Press Updated 11:00 pm PST, Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne, left, and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi shake hands at the end of a joint press conference at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018. The foreign ministers of China and Australia are meeting in what is being seen as a sign of a thaw in the recently frosty relationship between the key economic partners. less Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne, left, and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi shake hands at the end of a joint press conference at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018. The ... more Photo: Mark Schiefelbein, AP Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne, left, and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi shake hands at the end of a joint press conference at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, Thursday, Nov. 8, … [Read more...] about As ties thaw, Australia says it welcomes Chinese investment
Australia details investment in Pacific as China clout grows
Rod Mcguirk, Associated Press Updated 8:45 pm PST, Wednesday, November 7, 2018 FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2018, file photo, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks at a Liberal Party Wentworth by-election function in Double Bay in Sydney, Australia. Morrison on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018 outlined the country’s plans to increase investments in infrastructure in the South Pacific as China’s influence in those nations grows. (Chris Pavlich/AAP Image via AP, File) less FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2018, file photo, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks at a Liberal Party Wentworth by-election function in Double Bay in Sydney, Australia. Morrison on Thursday, Nov. 8, ... more Photo: Chris Pavlich, AP FILE- In this June 29, 2018, file photo, a man stands underneath the pillars displaying Chinese President Xi Jinping's signature "China Dream" and "One Belt, One Road" foreign policy plan during … [Read more...] about Australia details investment in Pacific as China clout grows
Deputy PM receives Chief Minister of Australia’s Northern Territory
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Phạm Bình Minh (r) receives Chief Minister of the Northern Territory of Australia Michael Gunner on Wednesday.— VNA/VNS Photo Lâm Khánh HÀ NỘI — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Phạm Bình Minh on Wednesday hosted a reception for Chief Minister of the Northern Territory of Australia Michael Gunner who is visiting Việt Nam this week. At the meeting, both sides expressed their delight over the achievements in the Việt Nam-Australia strategic partnership especially in the realms of politics, defence, trade, education, and agriculture. By the end of this year’s third quarter, two-way trade had reached US$5.72 billion, up 20 per cent from the same period in 2017. In addition, the two countries had made concerned efforts to promote relations between their localities, they said, particularly ties between the Northern Territory and HCM City, … [Read more...] about Deputy PM receives Chief Minister of Australia’s Northern Territory
Australia to block Chinese $9 billion energy takeover bid
Rod Mcguirk, Associated Press Updated 1:49 am PST, Wednesday, November 7, 2018 FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2009, file photo, powerlines run across a section near Brisbane. Households will pay significantly more for their power when a proposed Emissions Trading Scheme is introduced. The Australian government on Wednesday warned it intends to block a Hong Kong and Chinese consortium’s 13 billion Australian dollar ($9 billion) takeover bid for an energy infrastructure company because it conflicts with Australia’s national interest. (Dave Hunt/AAP Image via AP) less FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2009, file photo, powerlines run across a section near Brisbane. Households will pay significantly more for their power when a proposed Emissions Trading Scheme is introduced. The ... more Photo: Dave Hunt, AP Photo: Dave Hunt, AP Image 1 of / … [Read more...] about Australia to block Chinese $9 billion energy takeover bid