Vietnam, Australia issue Joint Statement on setting up strategic parternshipThe following is the full Viet Nam-Australia Joint Statement issued on the occasion of PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc's ongoing official visit to Australia. The Viet Nam – Australia Plan of Action 2016-2019 remains in effect and will be renewed on the signing of this Joint Statement. Australia recognises the significant achievements of Viet Nam in reducing poverty and its aspirations to develop its economy further. We strongly support Australian and Vietnamese students to study in Viet Nam and Australia, including through the New Colombo Plan, and Australian and Vietnamese scholarships. We commit to promote the effective implementation of the Viet Nam - Australia Work and Holiday program.