CANBERRA, May 25 (Xinhua) Australia is to close its embassy in Kabul, capital of Afghanistan, where the Australian troops are scheduled to withdraw later thi
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Australia eyes comprehensive strategic partnership with Vietnam 21:36 | 25/05/2021
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (Photo: VNA)
âHanoi â Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison expressed his wish to elevate the Vietnam-Australia strategic partnership to a comprehensive strategic partnership during an online talk with his Vietnamese counterpart Pham Minh Chinh on May 25.
Morrison affirmed that he attaches importance to advancing the bilateral relationship, and lauded achievements Vietnam has recorded in COVID-19 prevention and control, as well as socio-economic development and foreign affairs over the past time.
In reply, Chinh affirmed his willingness to closely coordinate with Morrison in developing the strategic partnership effectively, intensively and pragmatically.
Robyn Dixon14:51, May 25 2021
In Australia s northern quarantine camp, a disused construction workers hostel outside Darwin, the rooms are basic and the food is, well, institutional. But the fresh air, eucalyptus trees, blue skies and wind on your skin are sources of joy. Native green parrots chirrup as they swoop by. Geckos cling to the veranda ceiling. The blinding sun reminds you that you are home. Reaching Australia is difficult during the coronavirus pandemic and, for many, can take months. People at the camp in Howard Springs feel lucky. Few complain about the rubbery pillows, uncomfortable beds, limited furnishings or soggy sandwiches in a centre that politicians call the gold standard”.