Ms. Caroline Beresford, New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam, representatives of the business community and New Zealand people doing business in Ho Chi Minh City, along with many officials and students who have studied in New Zealand, attended the ceremony.
In his congratulatory speech, Mr. Nguyen Van Duoc, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, said that the journey of half a century of attachment, companionship and development has shown that geographical distance has never prevented the two nations from coming closer together with common values of peace , solidarity, humanity and aspiration for sustainable development. The friendship, trust and common vision of a peaceful, stable and prosperous region that Vietnam and New Zealand have continuously shared over the past 50 years are an important foundation for the two countries to accompany, consolidate and develop increasingly deep and effective relations.
The leader of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee emphasized that the city is proud to be one of the most pioneering and dynamic localities, actively contributing to the development of Vietnam-New Zealand relations. The city has become a trusted destination for many New Zealand educational institutions, organizations and businesses, opening up rich and practical cooperation opportunities and bringing clear results in many fields. The city was also honored to welcome New Zealand Navy ships to visit twice. These events not only demonstrate strong political trust, but also provide an opportunity for people from all walks of life of the two countries to increase exchanges, share and tighten the bond.
Sharing the city's development orientation in the new situation, Mr. Nguyen Van Duoc said that in the coming time, Ho Chi Minh City wishes to continue to expand potential cooperation areas with New Zealand, from education and training, science and technology and innovation, to high-tech agriculture, sustainable trade, green economy and climate change adaptation. The city especially attaches importance to working with New Zealand to promote people-to-people exchanges, cultural and sports exchanges and connect the young generation - important bridges to foster trust and long-term ties between the two nations.
Mr. Scott James, Consul General of New Zealand in Ho Chi Minh City, said that over the past 50 years, the relationship between New Zealand and Vietnam has grown strongly. Together, the two countries have built a partnership based on sustainable perseverance, trust and shared aspirations. The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries reflects that steady development and demonstrates the commitment of both countries to the potential for further cooperation.
According to Mr. Scott James, Ho Chi Minh City is at the heart of the New Zealand-Vietnam relationship. It is in Ho Chi Minh City that many of the most successful partnerships between New Zealand and Vietnam in the areas of high-quality agriculture, food technology and education have been formed. The city’s dynamic student, business and professional community continues to foster new opportunities for cooperation and development, contributing to strengthening the foundation of the bilateral relationship between the two countries.
The New Zealand Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City said New Zealand businesses are keen to work with the city’s dynamic community, sharing expertise in sustainable food systems, climate-smart farming and innovative services. Ho Chi Minh City is not only a gateway but also a thriving hub for New Zealand-Vietnam cooperation. New Zealand looks forward to continuing to strengthen this relationship in the years to come.
The ceremony took place in a joyful and friendly atmosphere with performances by Vietnamese and New Zealand artists.
Source: https://baotintuc.vn/thoi-su/tp-ho-chi-minh-mong-muon-mo-rong-hop-tac-voi-cac-doi-tac-new-zealand-20251128152114061.htm
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