Both countries consider the visit a chance to boost bilateral cooperation and open up a new chapter in their relationship through a mechanism of comprehensive partnership, the newspaper said.

It also quoted Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s affirmation that Australia sees Vietnam valuable partner in Asia-Pacific and the visit by General Secretary Nong Duc Manh is a chance for the two sides to discuss measures to boost their ties.

Earlier, the Australian Associated Press (AAP) also informed about General Secretary Manh’s visit and reiterated the importance of the Vietnam-Australia relationship./.