SYDNEY: Australia and Vietnam agreed on Tuesday (Aug 11) to deepen their comprehensive strategic partnership, signing cooperation agreements spanning defence, agriculture and border security. They agreed to strengthen cooperation on supply chains in areas including critical minerals, semiconductors and clean energy, the statement said. The leaders witnessed the exchange of a memorandum of understanding between the Vietnam Coast Guard and the Australian Border Force to cooperate on maritime law enforcement. Another was signed to enhance cooperation and mutual assistance between the two countries' border forces, Vietnam's government said in a separate statement. Vietnam's main exports to Australia include electronics, smartphones and garments, while it imports Australian coal, minerals and natural gas.