Vietnam and Australia are set to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on energy and mineral cooperation during the ongoing visit to Melbourne by Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh. This deal, as stated by the ministry, will enhance Australia's exports of coal and liquefied natural gas to Vietnam, with Australia currently providing 44% of Vietnam's total coal imports. Additionally, Canberra has elevated its diplomatic ties with Vietnam, joining the US in strengthening links across the Asia-Pacific to counter China's rising influence. A comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations was also announced, focusing on expanding cooperation across various initiatives.
Australia and Vietnam are expanding their cooperation on a range of initiatives with a new comprehensive strategic partnership announced on Thursday. https://t.co/ZMX5mhPwgq
Australia joined the US in elevating diplomatic ties with Vietnam as Canberra moves to strengthen links across the Asia-Pacific amid China’s rising regional influence https://t.co/921FErXRRX
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🇦🇺 The deal will further facilitate Australia's exports of coal and liquefied natural gas to Vietnam, the ministry said in a statement, noting that Australia is now a key coal supplier to Vietnam, accounting for 44% of its total coal imports. https://t.co/RsVjkR9izM
⚠️ VIETNAM, AUSTRALIA TO SIGN MOU ON ENERGY, MINERAL COOPERATION Full Story → https://t.co/xeRzm4NmMJ Vietnam and Australia will sign a memorandum of understanding on energy and mineral cooperation during an ongoing visit to Melbourne by Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh…