Australia, Vietnam boost military ties in nod to China
Australia and Vietnam said Tuesday they would expand cooperation between their militaries as the middle powers face down Beijing’s expanding reach in the Pacific and the South China Sea. Following talks between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Vietnamese leader To Lam in Canberra, the two countries said their defence forces would work more closely together […]
In a bid to counter China's expanding influence in the Pacific and South China Sea, Australia and Vietnam announced on Tuesday that they would deepen military cooperation, following talks between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Vietnamese leader To Lam in Canberra. Both countries pledged to work more closely together on maritime security and conduct joint training exercises.
Albanese emphasized the importance of friends engaging on all levels - economic, social, and environmental - to meet the challenges of the uncertain world. Vietnam's visit to Australia comes amid a growing military presence from China in the region, with Vietnam asserting its claims in the South China Sea despite an international ruling against its assertion.
Australia, meanwhile, is undergoing its largest defence expansion in a generation and witnessing increased US military activity. The deepening defense ties between Australia and Vietnam are expected to contribute to regional stability and security, along with a range of other deals aimed at strengthening economic resilience and restarting market access for Australian game meat, including kangaroo, in Vietnam.
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