Governor-General of New Zealand Cindy Kiro suggested Vietnam and New Zealand promote exchanges between businesses and residents, while trengthening coordination and cooperation at regional and international multilateral forums.
The Vietnamese leader emphasised that in the face of fluctuations in the international economic and trade situation, Vietnam is calm, not panicked, not subjective or negligent, and is ready to proactively adapt in any circumstances.
ASEAN countries and New Zealand affirmed the importance of bilateral relations, stressing that the two sides share many common concerns, interests, and visions on regional peace, stability, and prosperity.
With a rapid development of the economy and an increasing demand for high-end products, Vietnam is becoming an attractive destination for New Zealand exporters, opening up many opportunities for cooperation and sustainable development in the coming time.
In the article, author Alexia Russell described Vietnam as one of the hottest travel destinations in the world right now, with international tourist numbers surging by 43% in 2024.
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon highly praised Vietjet’s state-of-the-art aviation training facilities, which meet European standards.
The outcomes of New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's official visit demonstrate significant development of bilateral ties and profound strategic trust between the two nations, creating a solid framework to bring the relationship to a new phase.
Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Van Duoc expressed his hope that PM Christopher Luxon’s visit will accelerate investment cooperation from New Zealand enterprises in the coming time.
The top legislator affirmed that the Vietnamese NA will continue to strongly support the implementation of cooperation programmes and agreements between the two countries in the coming time.
Other prominent New Zealand news outlets, including rnz.co.nz, 1news.co.nz, and scoop.co.nz, also featured the announcement, highlighting the elevation of the bilateral relationship.
A Vietjet representative emphasised that the route will not only enhance travel convenience but also promote investment and cultural exchange while integrating New Zealand into Vietjet’s expansive flight network across Asia and beyond.
State President Luong Cuong stated that the upgrade of the Vietnam-New Zealand relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership opens up a new chapter for collaboration.
A joint statement on the elevation of the bilateral relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership was issued on the occasion of the official visit to Vietnam of Prime Minister of New Zealand Christopher Luxon from February 25-28.
In particular, the two sides will consider upgrading Vietnam-New Zealand relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership./.
On the afternoon of February 26, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a welcome ceremony for his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon on the latter's official visit to Vietnam and attendance at the second ASEAN Future Forum held in Hanoi from February 25 to 28.
Vietnam is New Zealand's 14th largest trading partner and bilateral trade has seen significant growth, with total two-way trade reaching about 1.3 billion USD in the year ending March 2024. Both nations have set an ambitious goal to increase this figure to 3 billion USD by 2026.
At the invitation of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is paying an official visit to Vietnam and attending the second ASEAN Future Forum from February 25 to 28, 2025. In recent years, Vietnam and New Zealand have made significant strides in their multifaceted cooperation, particularly since the establishment of the bilateral strategic partnership in 2020. With a solid foundation of half a century of cooperation and friendship, the two countries are now entering a new era with numerous opportunities for collaboration.
Prime Minister of New Zealand Christopher Luxon expressed optimism about his official visit to Vietnam, while emphasising the Southeast Asian economy's importance to New Zealand exporters. He described Vietnam as a huge opportunity for New Zealand and the fastest-growing economy in Southeast Asia.
The Auckland University of Technology (AUT) will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Vietnam National University – Ho Chi Minh City University of Science (VNU-HCMUS) that extends a historic relationship with a new focus on research activity in computer science, artificial intelligence, data science, and human-computer interaction.
In an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency on the threshold of the trip, Emeritus Professor Roberto Rabel from the Centre for Strategic Studies under New Zealand’s Victoria University of Wellington said that Luxon’s first visit to Vietnam as New Zealand Prime Minister is significant in providing him with the opportunity to see at first hand the vibrant socio-economic environment that has characterised Vietnam’s development in recent years.