Hanoi, Aug. 10 -- To Lam spoke highly of Moore's contributions to the formulation of Australia's Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040, expressing his wish that Viet Nam would continue to be a key partner of this Strategy.

He affirmed that Viet Nam regards Australia as one of its top partners in the Indo-Pacific region and wishes to work together with Australia to co-create new growth drivers.

The top Vietnamese leader called on the two countries to jointly implement long-term cooperation programs on innovation, science and technology, human resource development, green finance, high-quality infrastructure, strategic supply chains, education, and research.

The same day, General Secretary and President To Lam also recieved Governor of...