Hanoi, September 11, 2025 — The Europe Today: Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on Wednesday held talks in Hanoi with Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn, who affirmed that Australia seeks to be a sincere and reliable partner of Vietnam.
Welcoming Mostyn on her first state visit to Vietnam, PM Chính said the trip would inject new momentum and determination into bilateral relations, advancing cooperation in a deeper, more substantive and effective manner across multiple fields. He stressed that the visit also demonstrates the two countries’ strong commitment to building a peaceful, stable, inclusive and prosperous region.
The Prime Minister recalled his official visit to Australia in March 2024, when the two sides elevated their ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership — a historic milestone opening a new chapter in bilateral relations. He expressed appreciation for the warm reception given to him and the Vietnamese delegation by the Australian Government and people, and conveyed greetings to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, describing him as a close friend of Vietnam.
Chính reaffirmed that Vietnam attaches great importance to its Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Australia. He highlighted the steady progress of bilateral ties since the establishment of diplomatic relations, with Australia providing valuable assistance in personnel training, official development aid, COVID-19 vaccines, and logistical support for Vietnam’s peacekeeping missions.
For her part, Governor-General Mostyn expressed her pleasure at visiting Vietnam shortly after the 80th anniversary of its National Day (September 2). She praised Vietnam’s socio-economic achievements, rising living standards, and expressed warm sentiments towards the Vietnamese people. She noted that PM Chính’s 2024 visit and the upgrade to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership marked a historic turning point, reflecting the depth of trust and the shared vision between the two countries.
Both leaders agreed to strengthen political cooperation by enhancing exchanges at all levels, effectively implementing the 2024–27 action programme for the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, and maintaining existing bilateral mechanisms. They also committed to reinforcing defence-security ties, while boosting collaboration in trade, investment, development cooperation, education, science and technology, and cultural and people-to-people exchanges.
PM Chính proposed raising bilateral trade to US$20 billion and doubling two-way investment within the next two to three years. He called for expanded cooperation in minerals, critical minerals, rare earths and renewable energy, and sought Australian support in developing Vietnam’s national population database and data centre, training public officials, and expanding Australian university campuses, including RMIT, in Vietnam. He also requested continued support for the Vietnamese community of over 300,000 in Australia.
Governor-General Mostyn reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to deepening bilateral ties and emphasized her country’s interest in expanding investment in Vietnam, noting the role of investment promotion offices in Hanoi and HCM City. She agreed to bolster cybersecurity cooperation and voiced support for Vietnam’s hosting of the signing ceremony of the UN Convention against Cybercrime in October.
She further underscored Australia’s readiness to deepen defence ties and contribute to peacekeeping efforts. Stressing Vietnam’s importance as a partner in maintaining regional peace and stability, she reaffirmed support for ASEAN centrality, the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific, and pledged assistance for Vietnam in hosting the ASEAN Future Forum. She also highlighted cooperation in addressing transboundary challenges, strengthening Mekong sub-regional collaboration, and responding to climate change in the Mekong Delta.
