Hanoi (VNA), March 11 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh 's official visits to Australia and New Zealand were successful in all aspects, marking significant milestones in Vietnam's relations with the two countries, said Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son .

In an interview granted to press agencies, FM Son highlighted the significance of the visits, saying that they represent a concrete step in implementing the foreign policy set by the 13th National Party Congress , which includes further strengthening and deepening relations with partners, especially strategic, comprehensive and important partners, and traditional friends.

These were PM Chinh's first visits to Australia and New Zealand in his new position, and also the visits by a Vietnames...