00:00Australian Prime Minister Anthony Alvinizzi and Vietnamese President Tho Lam have agreed to deepen cooperation,
00:06including on defence, border security and critical supply chains.
00:10The agreement came during Lam's official visit to Australia, with both sides also calling for more open and stable global
00:17trade,
00:18with both raising concerns about trade restrictions that they say are disrupting supply chains.
00:23At a time when the world is becoming more uncertain, resilient supply chains matter more than ever.
00:32Whether it's food, energy or critical goods, both our countries have an interest in keeping trade open and reliable.
00:41The two leaders also witnessed the signing of agreements to strengthen cooperation on maritime and border security.
00:47That includes a new arrangement between the Vietnam Coast Guard and Australia's border force.
00:54The talks also touched on regional security, with Lam calling for freedom of navigation and overflight,
01:00and for territorial disputes to be resolved through international law.
01:04That has particular weight in the South China Sea, where Vietnam, China and other countries have overlapping claims.
01:10Australia has regularly sent warships and surveillance aircraft into the region as part of its Indo-Pacific operations.
01:17Australia has dedicated its coverage, and it's new to the Northern Ministry of Marine Corps.
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