HCM City hopes to keep working closely with New Zealand to expand cooperation in promising fields, including education – training, science – technology, innovation, high-tech agriculture, sustainable trade, the green economy, and climate change adaptation, a local official said.
Vietnam and New Zealand should further expand trade and investment ties, working towards the goal of 3 billion USD in two-way trade by 2026. Education, training and high-quality human resource development should also remain a key pillar of cooperation.
The New Zealand delegation comprises over 20 companies operating in various sectors, including food and beverages, technology, education, infrastructure, investment, and healthcare. Notably, agritech companies in the delegation aim to introduce new technological solutions for Vietnam’s food processing and manufacturing industries — areas that Bell considers highly promising for collaboration.
The two sides carried out a series of coordinated operations, including formation maneuvering, at-sea salute procedures, information exchange, and training in international signal communication, alongside following the Code for Unplanned Encounters at Sea.
The Vietnamese and RoK leaders agreed to continue working more closely together on regional and international issues of mutual interest, including Vietnam’s support for the RoK in successfully hosting the APEC Economic Leaders' Week, and the RoK’s readiness to share experience to assist Vietnam in organising the APEC Year 2027.
The Royal New Zealand Navy’s largest support ship, HMNZS Aotearoa, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Robert Welford, docked at Nha Rong–Khanh Hoi International Port on the morning of October 23, beginning a five-day friendly visit to Ho Chi Minh City.
The Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations under the Ministry of National Defence, in coordination with the New Zealand Embassy in Vietnam, held an exchange in Hanoi on October 13 to share experience between the two countries on psychological support for military personnel participating in United Nations (UN) peacekeeping missions.
A New Zealand official described the attainments of Vietnam as a reflection of the country's potential, vision, and solidarity, and also as a source of inspiration for not only the region but also partners like New Zealand
New Zealand will continue to accompany Vietnam in its development journey, contributing to the shared prosperity of both nations, said Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives (Parliament) Gerry Brownlee.
Two-way trade between Vietnam and New Zealand reached 1.3 billion USD in 2024, and in the first half of 2025 alone, it topped 700 million USD, an increase of nearly 19% from the same period last year. New Zealand now has 57 investment projects in Vietnam worth almost 210 million USD, while Vietnamese investors have 12 projects in New Zealand valued at 44 million USD.
The Ambassador also suggested promoting exchanges and cooperation, including exploring partnerships between Palmerston North and Vietnamese provinces, cities, and localities.
The upgrade of bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in February 2025 opened up a new stage of cooperation between Vietnam and New Zealand, making the collaboration more comprehensive and deeper, at both bilateral and multilateral levels.
New Zealand considers Vietnam a very important partner, especially given Vietnam’s leading role within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its active participation in various multilateral agreements, Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives (Parliament) Gerry Brownlee has affirmed
During a reception in Hanoi on August 28 for the New Zealand guest, PM Chinh praised the substantive and comprehensive progress in bilateral ties since the upgrade to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon’s official visit to Vietnam in February 2025, saying that it opens up a new chapter in their relations.
Party leader To Lam said New Zealand as a close and friendly partner that has always accompanied and supported Vietnam in its national development. Strengthening the friendship and cooperation between the two countries not only benefits their people but also contributes to peace, stability, and cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region.
Chairman Man welcomed Speaker Brownlee’s visit, the first high-level trip since the elevation of Vietnam – New Zealand ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
The Speaker's official visit to Vietnam is expected to consolidate political trust, deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, and promote more practical and effective bilateral cooperation.
Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives Gerry Brownlee expressed hope and confidence that his visit to Vietnam from August 27 to 31, at the invitation of Vietnamese NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man, will succeed in further strengthening the countries' Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Since the 2005 Joint Declaration of Cooperation, their relations have been upgraded to a Comprehensive Partnership (2009), a Strategic Partnership (2020), and a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in February 2025. This marks not only a diplomatic milestone but also reflects growing strategic trust and political commitment as both countries enter a new phase of collaboration.
Since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1975, Vietnam and New Zealand have steadily strengthened their relationship, overcoming geographical distance to forge a long-term and stable partnership.
Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives (Parliament) Gerry Brownlee will pay an official visit to Vietnam from August 27 to 31.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Since the Strategic Partnership was established in 2020, Vietnam and New Zealand have witnessed steady growth in the relations. Beyond the remarkable 40% increase in bilateral trade over five years, political relations and multilateral interactions, particularly within the CPTPP framework, have remained highly positive.
Vietnam and New Zealand are working toward a breakthrough to achieve a bilateral trade target of 3 billion USD by 2026. Education and training will remain a key pillar of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with diverse joint programmé and attractive scholarships to build a high-quality workforce for the future.
As Vietnam and New Zealand are part of the Asia-Pacific region, “finding common ground is essential, as is being honest about the reasons for any points of difference”, said former New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam James Kember.