Vietnam and Australia Hold 11th Foreign Affairs and Defence Strategic Dialogue

Vietnam and Australia held their 11th Foreign Affairs and Defence Strategic Dialogue in Hanoi on November 10, 2026. Deputy ministers from the two countries’ foreign affairs and defence ministries co-chaired the meeting, discussing bilateral cooperation and regional and international developments. They agreed to strengthen consultations, information sharing and strategic trust.

Vietnam and Australia hold their 11th Foreign Affairs and Defence Strategic Dialogue.（VietVance）

The two sides said they would advance cooperation on maritime security, combating transnational crime and online scams, responding to climate change, and United Nations peacekeeping. They also agreed to promote two-way trade and investment, diversify supply chains, and expand cooperation on energy reserves, strategic technologies, artificial intelligence and data security. Australia pledged to support Vietnam in building its capacity as host of APEC 2027.

On maritime affairs, Australia said it would continue to help Vietnam strengthen its maritime capabilities, train personnel and share experience. The two sides stressed the need to maintain peace, security and stability along strategic sea routes, safeguard freedom of navigation and overflight and the flow of trade, and resolve disputes peacefully in accordance with international law, particularly the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

Australia’s Deputy Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade speaks at the dialogue.（VietVance）

The two sides reaffirmed their support for ASEAN’s central role in regional cooperation and agreed to deepen the ASEAN-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Australia supported Vietnam’s hosting of the fourth ASEAN Future Forum in 2027. The two sides will also advance cooperation in the Mekong subregion and agreed to hold the 12th dialogue in Australia at an appropriate time in 2027.

Source: VietVance