# Australia and Vietnam pledge to bolster defense and economic ties

https://mins.news/en/video/18922

- The Associated Press, 2026-08-11 09:30 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIdGI-HclEM

> Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met Vietnamese President To Lam in Canberra on Tuesday. The two leaders agreed to strengthen defense and security cooperation between their countries. They also pledged to bolster economic ties. The meeting underscored a shared intention to deepen Australia–Vietnam relations.

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