Hanoi, Sept. 10 -- General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam reaffirmed Vietnam's consistent policy of treasuring its friendship and Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Australia, stressing that Australia is a trusted partner of Vietnam, while hosting a reception in Hanoi on September 10 for Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn.

The General Secretary expressed his delight at the robust, practical, and effective growth of bilateral ties, with both countries becoming key partners in politics, economy, and science and technology.

He noted that Vietnam is entering a new stage of development - an era of prosperity, development and strength for the nation. To achieve its two centenary goals, the Party...