A Russian expert emphasised that the visits reaffirm Viet Nam’s consistent pursuit of a foreign policy for peace, cooperation and development, while expanding trade relations and working towards shared prosperity. According to the expert, Viet Nam is increasingly being recognised as an important partner in regional and international cooperation mechanisms.

The State visit to New Zealand by Party General Secretary and State President To Lam is a major foreign policy event of special significance, underscoring Viet Nam’s high regard for and priority given to relations with New Zealand — an important and effective Comprehensive Strategic Partner in the South Pacific region.

Viet Nam is not only an active and responsible member of ASEAN but also a long-standing friend and trusted partner of Australia and New Zealand. This optimally positions the country to act as a bridge between the two Pacific nations and ASEAN, with the shared goal of promoting peace, stability, and prosperity across the region.

General Secretary and President To Lam and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation will pay state visits to Australia and New Zealand from August 9-14, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced.

The Vietnamese Knowledge Network in New Zealand (VietKnowledge NZ - VKNZ) was launched on July 23 with the participation of representatives from the Vietnamese community, professionals, academics, entrepreneurs, and students from across the Oceania nation.

Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung met separately with his Canadian and New Zealand counterparts on the sidelines of the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM-59) and related meetings in Manila, the Philippines, on July 22, reaffirming Viet Nam's commitment to strengthening bilateral partnerships and enhancing cooperation within the ASEAN framework.

New Zealand attaches great importance to developing its Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Viet Nam and stands ready to work closely with the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) to unlock the full potential of bilateral cooperation, New Zealand Ambassador to Viet Nam Caroline Beresford has told Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Manh Cuong.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on May 20 had a phone conversation with New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, where both leaders agreed to boost economic, trade, and investment cooperation, aiming to increase bilateral trade turnover to 3 billion USD.

As Country Coordinator for ASEAN–New Zealand relations, the Permanent Mission of Viet Nam to ASEAN co-chaired the 14th Meeting of the ASEAN–New Zealand Joint Cooperation Committee at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta on April 24 together with the New Zealand Mission to review cooperation progress and discuss major directions for the coming period.

The New Zealand Herald recently published an article by Christine Retschlag describing Viet Nam as a booming wellness and spa holiday destination, noting that the country offers treatments for virtually everyone, from luxury to affordable options.

As Viet Nam grapples with extensive damage caused by recent storms and prolonged flooding, especially in the central and Central Highlands regions, the international community has offered emergency assistance to help the country overcome the crisis.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had meetings with leaders of the Republic of Korea (RoK), Indonesia, New Zealand, and the International Momentary Fund (IMF) in Kuala Lumpur on October 27, on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits.

The Vietnamese Embassy in New Zealand celebrated the 80th anniversary of the National Day on September 22, drawing praise from senior New Zealand officials who described the Southeast Asian country’s achievements as a source of inspiration for the region.

New Zealand may share its experience with Viet Nam in areas such as national governance, digital transformation, and green development; provide more scholarships for Vietnamese students; and promote student exchanges and cooperation between universities of the two nations, said a Vietnamese Party official.

The Ambassador also suggested promoting exchanges and cooperation, including exploring partnerships between Palmerston North and Vietnamese provinces, cities, and localities.

State President Luong Cuong on August 29 received Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives (Parliament) Gerry Brownlee, who is on an official visit to Viet Nam.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has welcomed Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives (Parliament) Gerry Brownlee’s ongoing Viet Nam visit, which coincided with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties.

Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man held talks with Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives (Parliament) Gerry Brownlee in Ha Noi on August 28.

Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives (Parliament) Gerry Brownlee arrived in Ha Noi on August 27, beginning his five-day official visit to Viet Nam at the invitation of Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man.

A delegation from the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA)’s Committee on Defence, Security, and External Affairs, led by its Chairman General Le Tan Toi, who is a member of the NA Standing Committee, visited New Zealand from August 21 to 23.