The two Prime Ministers reaffirmed the deep and strong friendship and Strategic Partnership between Vietnam and New Zealand, reinforced by strong people-to-people exchanges and close cooperation in political fields – diplomacy, economics - trade - investment, education, labor, science and technology.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon assessed that the two countries' relationship has been given new impetus since being upgraded to a Strategic Partnership in 2020; affirmed that Vietnam is one of New Zealand's important partners in Southeast Asia, one of the fastest growing economies in the world and New Zealand's 14th largest trading partner. The two Prime Ministers discussed opportunities to rapidly increase two-way trade turnover, aiming for a target of 3 billion USD by 2026 through strengthening cooperation in tourism and education as well as removing non-commercial barriers. tariffs, promote trade promotion activities, fully implement existing free trade agreements, and study measures to facilitate two-way investment.
On the occasion of the visit, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced a new aid worth 6,24 million New Zealand dollars to Vietnam's agricultural sector for the "Project to develop high quality fruit varieties (VietFruit )” phase 3, a partnership between the New Zealand Institute of Crops and Food Research with Vietnam to promote Vietnam's passion fruit industry. Previously, a similar project with dragon fruit was very successful.
The two Prime Ministers welcomed the Vietnam-New Zealand Strategic Education Cooperation Plan for the period 2023-2026, creating conditions for cooperation between university-level training institutions between the two countries, supporting Vietnam. Nam improves educational models through digital means, as well as establishing an alumni network.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon affirmed that the New Zealand Government is committed to promoting international education and diversifying the international education market. The two Prime Ministers also discussed opportunities to attract more Vietnamese students to study at prestigious New Zealand universities.
The two Prime Ministers also welcomed increased cooperation in other fields; Appreciate the two sides signing economic, trade and financial cooperation agreements and conducting security and defense dialogue mechanisms on this occasion.
The two Prime Ministers also agreed to conduct the first bilateral Maritime Dialogue in 2024 on international law, governance and marine conservation. The two Prime Ministers reiterated their determination to comply with international law, including the United Nations Charter and the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea; Committed to working together and with other international partners to contribute to peace, stability and prosperity of the Indo-Pacific region and the world, including the East Sea.
The two Prime Ministers believe that the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2025 will be an opportunity for the two countries to expand cooperation in a number of areas of mutual concern such as green economy, climate change, digital transformation and agriculture. high-tech industry.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh expressed his satisfaction with the implementation of the Strategic Partnership Action Program for the period 2021-2024, achieving many positive results in the fields of economy, trade, defense, security, education, labor...; Suggested increasing the exchange of high-level visits and contacts, actively implementing existing bilateral cooperation mechanisms, creating a basis for upgrading relations to new heights in the near future.
On this occasion, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh invited Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to pay an official visit to Vietnam at an appropriate time and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon happily accepted.
