Australia and Vietnam deepen strategic partnership

SYDNEY: Australia and Vietnam agreed on Tuesday (Aug 11) to deepen their comprehensive strategic partnership, signing cooperation agreements spanning defence, agriculture and border security. The two countries also voiced concern about restrictive trade practices that disrupt global supply chains, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Vietnamese President To Lam said in a joint statement issued during Lam's official visit to Australia.They agreed to strengthen cooperation on supply chains in areas including critical minerals, semiconductors and clean energy, the statement said. The leaders witnessed the exchange of a memorandum of understanding between the Vietnam Coast Guard and the Australian Border Force to cooperate on maritime law enforcement. Another was signed to enhance co