Hang made the statement at the ministry’s regular press conference while answering a reporters’ question about major and prominent cooperation orientations of the newly-established Comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.
She said, in the joint statement on the elevation of the relationship issued on the occasion of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s recent official visit to Australia, the two sides outlined six major cooperation directions in the coming time, encompassing both bilateral cooperation, and regional and global issues.
Vietnam and Australia pledged to further develop their relations in all areas and promote the upgraded relationship on the basis of respecting international law as well as sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, and political system of each country, she added.
This outcome also embodies the practical implementation of Vietnam's foreign policy outlined in the resolution of the 13th National Party Congress, particularly in further strengthening and deepening relations with partners, especially strategic partners, comprehensive partners, important partners, and traditional friends, towards maintaining a peaceful and stable environment, improving the nation's position and prestige, and contributing to peace, stability, and development in the region and the world, Hang said.
Vietnam consistently pursues the foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralisation and diversification of international relations, and its "four nos" defence policy; and upholds its role as a responsible member and a reliable partner of the international community, she affirmed.
