VN key partner of Australia in Asia-Pacific: Minister BishopThe Australian Government considers Vietnam one of its key partners in the Asia-Pacific region, Minister of Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop has said. The meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung and Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop in Dong Thap province on May 27Bishop made the remark at her meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung on May 27 before attending a ceremony to inaugurate the Cao Lanh bridge in the southern province of Dong Thap. She spoke highly of Vietnam’s achievements in promoting socio-economic development, expanding foreign relations and boosting international integration. He proposed Australia continue assisting Vietnam in the fields of infrastructure, agricultural and rural development, climate change adaptation, and human resources development. He added that Vietnam attaches importance to this meeting and wishes to welcome the Australian PM at the event.-VNA

Source: VietNamNet News May 27, 2018 09:33 UTC