​Canberra (VNA) - Vietnam and Australia have issued a Joint Statement on Deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries. ​JOINT STATEMENT ON DEEPENING THE COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN VIETNAM AND AUSTRALIA1. Leaders reaffirmed the strength of the Vietnam – Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) built on mutual strategic trust and understanding over more than 50 years. Leaders agreed to further promote youth, cultural, sporting and tourism exchanges, thereby strengthening the social foundations of the bilateral relationship. Vietnam welcomed Australia’s leadership as COP31 President of Negotiations and support of Fiji and Tuvalu to host Pre-COP under the COP31 Pacific Partnership.