Deputy PM, FM Pham Binh Minh will pay official visits to Australia and New Zealand from November 29-December 1 and New Zealand from December 1-4, respectively.

The visits, made at the invitation of Australian FM Julie Bishop and New Zealander FM Murray McCully, aim to reaffirm Vietnam’s consistent policy of attaching importance to the comprehensive partnership with Australia and New Zealand.

They will provide chances for Vietnam, Australia and New Zealand to discuss ways to further enhance bilateral ties in all fields and to beef up cooperation between foreign ministries of the three countries.

Deputy PM, FM Minh will also discuss with Australian and New Zealander sides on regional and international issues of common concern.

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