Canberra (VNA), March 7 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged the overseas Vietnamese (OV) community in Australia to always uphold the honour of and take pride in being Vietnamese during a meeting in Canberra, Australia on March 7 (local time).

He thanked the Vietnamese communities abroad, including those in Australia, for their noteworthy and positive contributions to the homeland.

The Government leader informed them about the recent upgrade of Vietnam-Australia diplomatic ties to the highest level - Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during his visit, adding that the move will contribute to improving material and spiritual lives of the Vietnamese people living here.

He revealed that during meetings with Australian leaders, he had ...