Hanoi, Aug. 16 -- The top Vietnamese leader has concluded his visits to Australia and New Zealand from August 9-14.

The visits were a great success, said the Foreign MInister, adding that this was To's first visit to the two countries in his new capacity, taking place at an important time as Viet Nam-Australia and Viet Nam-New Zealand relations have both been elevated to Comprehensive Strategic Partnerships and are developing very strongly.

The visits reaffirmed the Party and State's strong emphasis on these two important partners, while also providing fresh momentum to deepen the new frameworks for bilateral relations in a substantive and effective manner.

The visits also carried historic significance, underscoring the importance of r...