Receiving Speaker of the New Zealand Parliament Gerry Brownlee, General Secretary To Lam assessed New Zealand as a close and intimate friend, always accompanying and supporting Vietnam.
The General Secretary was pleased to see the strong development of Vietnam - New Zealand relations, in which political trust is the foundation for the two countries to enhance cooperation.
The economies of Vietnam and New Zealand are complementary, and the potential for cooperation is still huge. The two countries need to promote economic, trade and investment cooperation, create conditions for strong products, and aim for a two-way trade turnover of 3 billion USD.
General Secretary To Lam said that cultural, educational and people-to-people cooperation is an important pillar. New Zealand has welcomed a large number of Vietnamese students to study and train in English and other majors.
The General Secretary suggested that the two sides soon promote direct flights as well as visa procedures to facilitate travel.
Speaker of the New Zealand Parliament Gerry Brownlee sent his congratulations to the General Secretary, leaders and people of Vietnam on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of National Day, September 2. He expressed his joy at visiting and admiration for witnessing the heroic, excited atmosphere and national pride of the Vietnamese people before the important event; showing the special national spirit of the Vietnamese people.
Speaker of the National Assembly Gerry Brownlee was pleased to witness Vietnam's important transformation. New Zealand values Vietnam's key role in Southeast Asia and considers Vietnam an important and close partner in the region.
He appreciated that the two countries share many similarities, especially the view on development based on economic growth coupled with social and human development. The New Zealand Parliament - the body representing the voice of the New Zealand people, will actively contribute to strengthening the friendly relations between the two peoples...
The Speaker of the New Zealand Parliament welcomed Vietnamese students, scientists and researchers to study and conduct research in New Zealand; highly appreciated the Vietnamese community in New Zealand; agreed to strengthen cooperation in tourism, trade and investment, especially promoting the early establishment of direct flights.
Receiving the Speaker of the New Zealand Parliament, President Luong Cuong believes that the visit will contribute to further developing the Vietnam-New Zealand Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
The President appreciated New Zealand's continued role as a reliable partner, active co-operation and support for Vietnam over the past half century. The upgrade of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in February opened a new phase of cooperation.
The Speaker of the New Zealand Parliament is delighted to visit Vietnam at a time when the Vietnamese people are joyfully celebrating their National Day; this is a very special occasion to witness the pride and national spirit of the Vietnamese people.
National Assembly Chairman Gerry Brownlee assessed that Vietnam is playing an increasingly important role and position in regional and international forums and affirmed his desire to continuously strengthen relations with Vietnam.
The two leaders agreed to strengthen political trust, increase visits; deepen cooperation in defense and security; and increase information exchange and assessments of the regional and world situation.
The two leaders agreed to further promote ties between the two peoples through cooperation in education and training, tourism and trade relations...
5 'more points' to further deepen Vietnam - New Zealand relations
Receiving the Speaker of the New Zealand Parliament, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh highly appreciated the good, substantive and comprehensive development of bilateral cooperation.
The Prime Minister said that the upgrading of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is the result of the efforts of both sides over more than 50 years of developing diplomatic relations. He suggested that both sides actively coordinate to concretize high-level agreements and continue to deepen cooperation accordingly.
Speaker of the New Zealand Parliament Gerry Brownlee congratulated Vietnam on its achievements. Vietnam is an important partner, and the New Zealand Government and Parliament prioritize strengthening relations. The New Zealand Parliament is strongly committed to supporting the promotion of cooperation with Vietnam in all areas.
National Assembly Speaker Gerry Brownlee agreed with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's proposal on "5 more points" to further deepen Vietnam - New Zealand relations.
The two countries need to soon develop a strategy to connect the two economies, promote the signing of cooperation agreements on economics, trade and investment, and facilitate the opening of markets for each other's agricultural products...
The two countries need to develop new potential areas such as green economy, digital economy, cooperation in digital transformation, science, technology and innovation, and response to climate change; continue to promote substantive defense and security cooperation and in United Nations peacekeeping operations.
Speaker of the National Assembly Gerry Brownlee stressed that Vietnam and New Zealand share common interests in ensuring the multilateral international trade system and uninterrupted supply chains, ensuring stable growth and prosperity for each country....
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