Prime minister hails ‘substantial breakthrough’ for the pair after his visit to south-east Asia
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Two Australians facing the death penalty in Vietnam have been granted clemency after Anthony Albanese’s visit to the country, with the prime minister crediting the government’s strengthening relationship with Asian nations for the “substantial breakthrough”.
“Australia has a strong position of opposition to the death penalty and we make representations on behalf of Australian citizens and we are very pleased that Vietnam has agreed to the request and we thank them for it,” Albanese told the ABC’s 7.30 program on Monday night.
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