Sydney, March 7 -- Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia and the Solomon Islands Pham Hung Tam presented his credentials to Acting Governor-General and Speaker of the Solomon Islands Parliament John Patteson Oti in the capital of Honiara on March 5.

During his visit, Tam also met with Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele and held discussions with key cabinet members, including Minister of Foreign Affairs Peter Shanel Agovaka; Minister for Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration Harry Kuma; Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources Nestor Ghiro; and Minister of Home Affairs Isikeli Vave.

At the meetings, the Solomon Islands' leaders praised the 29-year diplomatic relationship between the two nations, founded on mutual trust, respect, and sha...