The agreement was reached during the 5^th regional security dialogue between the two countries in Hanoi on August 21.

Both sides expressed pleasure at the recent development of Vietnam-Australia relations in politics, economics, trade, investment, security, national defence, education, culture and tourism.

They exchanged views on regional and international issues of mutual concern, including their close cooperation in multilateral forums such as the United Nations.  

The dialogue was co-chaired by Vietnam’s Deputy Foreign Minister Dao Viet Trung and Australia’s Deputy Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), Miles Kupa. 

It was also attended by officials from relevant Vietnamese ministries and the DFAT.