Chairman of the National Assembly's Law Committee Hoang Thanh Tung welcomes President of the Australian Senate Sue Lines at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on August 24, 2024. (Photo: VNA)

Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly's Committee for Foreign Affairs Le Thu Ha said that the first official visit to Vietnam by the Australian Senate President is of important significance, contributing to a deeper and more practical relationship between the two legislative bodies and making it a key pillar in the Vietnam-Australia comprehensive strategic partnership.

Ms. Ha added that the visit demonstrates Australia's interest and commitment to its relations with Vietnam and affirms its desire to strengthen ties between the Vietnamese NA and the Australian Parliament. It also concretizes the cooperation agreement between the two legislatures in the new phase, with broader contents aimed at increasing practical and effective collaboration.

Senate President Lines will hold talks with NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man, meet with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, and pay a courtesy visit to Party General Secretary and President To Lam.

She will also attend the Vietnam-Australia Forum, and pay working trips to the northern provinces of Ninh Binh and Bac Ninh, and Ho Chi Minh City.