New Zealand Prime Minister visits Vietnam

Ahead of the visit, speaking to the press, New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam Caroline Beresford affirmed that this visit is of special importance to New Zealand, especially as the two countries are celebrating 50 years of establishing diplomatic relations.

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon hosted the welcoming ceremony for Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on an official visit to New Zealand from March 10-11, 2024.

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"The visit to Vietnam is very important for New Zealand and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has an ambitious agenda in building relations with Southeast Asia. New Zealand's current foreign policy positions Vietnam as one of its most important partners in the region and globally," Ms. Beresford emphasized.

Therefore, the New Zealand Ambassador said that accompanying Prime Minister Luxon to Vietnam is a large trade delegation not only to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries but also to strengthen and expand relations with an important partner like Vietnam.

Over the past 50 years, the two countries have come a long way. "An important part of this relationship is the bilateral cooperation mechanism. We have cooperated together in many areas. Therefore, it can be affirmed that the "structure" of the Vietnam - New Zealand relationship over 5 decades is now very solid," Ambassador Beresford emphasized.

In addition to traditional areas of cooperation between the two countries such as agriculture and education, the New Zealand Ambassador hopes that this visit will open up new business opportunities.

New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam Caroline Beresford

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"About 25 business leaders in the New Zealand trade delegation will accompany the Prime Minister. On this occasion, they will sign cooperation agreements with partners in Vietnam," said Ms. Beresford.

The two countries can look forward to a range of new areas of cooperation, while continuing to strengthen traditional areas of cooperation. By applying New Zealand’s research, science and technology to traditional areas such as agriculture and education, it can add value to those areas and boost Vietnam’s economic growth.

The New Zealand Ambassador said that the country has a long history of innovation and a strong scientific and research community, which can apply some advanced technologies to traditional areas to increase efficiency and value. Ms. Beresford believes that these are areas where New Zealand and Vietnam can cooperate effectively.

"For example, with advanced agricultural technology, we have been working with Vietnam to produce crops that generate less emissions, contributing to helping Vietnam achieve its emissions targets. On the other hand, naturally grown fruits with international commercial value will help increase Vietnam's exports," the New Zealand Ambassador shared.

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