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Submitted by ctv_en_6 on Tue, 09/08/2009 - 13:03
The Vietnam National Assembly and the Australian Parliament have played an important role in developing their friendship and building a legal framework for a stable, long-term and sustainable partnership between the two countries.

Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh made the agreement on September 7 during talks with Australian leaders, including the Speaker of the House of Representatives Harry Jenkins, President of the Senate John Hogg, and the Federal Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull during his official visit to Australia.

They also agreed that the two legislative bodies should support each other at international forums, especially when Vietnam assumes the role as President of ASEAN and the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA).

At the reception, Mr John Hogg and Mr Harry Jenkins emphasised the results of Mr Manh’s visit to Australia to increase mutual understanding and boost the relationship between both countries. They expressed their hopes that the Australian Parliament would enhance its cooperative relations with Vietnam’s National Assembly.

Later the same day, Mr Manh received the Federal Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull.

Mr Turnbull expressed his delight at the strong development of relations between the two countries, emphasising that the establishment of a comprehensive partnership will open up a new chapter in relations between the two countries and confirm Vietnam’s support for the Australian Government’s policies.

Mr Manh stated that Vietnam has always attached a lot of importance to bilateral ties with Australia to bolster international cooperation. He said he hoped to receive support from politicians in Australia and develop the existing friendship and cooperation between the two countries.

On September 8, Mr Manh visited the Gungalin Homestate Institute - a scientific research centre in the north of Canberra. Currently, the institute is carrying out projects on irrigation, manufacturing, crop protection, and post-harvest technology in Vietnam to cope with the impact of climate change. They are also involved in planting rice in the Mekong River Delta, producing seafood, and reducing poverty.

Mr Manh also highlighted these projects, which conform to Vietnam’s agricultural sector’s targets and will contribute to rural development in Vietnam.

Party leader Manh said he hoped that the institute’s scientists could help Vietnam to cope with the impact of climate change including rising sea levels in its coastal region.

He said that Vietnam and Australia should sign an agreement on science and technology and share their experiences in research.

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