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Australia and Vietnam deepen strategic partnership

By Thomson Reuters Aug 10, 2026 | 8:42 PM

SYDNEY, Aug 11 (Reuters) – Australia and Vietnam said ​on Tuesday ‌they had agreed to deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership ‌between ​the ⁠two nations.

Both countries ⁠expressed concern over restrictive trade practices that disrupt ​global supply chains, Australian ⁠Prime Minister ⁠Anthony Albanese ​said in a ​joint statement with Vietnamese ‌President To Lam, who is on an ⁠official visit to Australia.

They agreed to work ⁠together ‌to support ⁠supply chains ​in ‌areas including critical ​minerals, ⁠semiconductors and clean energy, the statement added.

(Reporting by Alasdair Pal in ​Sydney)