1. At the invitation of the Right Honorable Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand, the Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, His Excellency Nguyen Xuan Phuc, paid an official visit to New Zealand on 12-14 March 2018. 2. An official welcome ceremony in honor of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc took place at Government House in Auckland on 13 March, followed by official talks and an official lunch with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. On the same day, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc called on Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives, the Right Honorable Trevor Mallard. Earlier, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc gave remarks at the Viet Nam – New Zealand Business Forum and received a number of New Zealand senior business leaders. During this visit, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc visited University of Waikato and Plant and Food Research. Political cooperation 3. The two sides noted recent exchanges of … [Read more...] about Joint Statement on advancing Comprehensive Partnership toward Strategic Partnership between VN, New Zealand
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PM Phuc: Vietnam wishes to strengthen relations with New Zealand
>>> PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc holds talks with PM Jacinda Ardern During his visit to the Pacific Ocean country from March 12-14, the PM met with Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives, Trevor Mallard late on March 13. Congratulating Trevor Mallard on his newly elected position, PM Phuc said that on the basis of the achievements made in recent years, New Zealand would continue to develop strongly and have a growing position in both the region and the world. The host shared his admiration for the important achievements by the Government and people of Vietnam in their socio-economic development and in the implementation of foreign policy. He expressed his delight at the outcome of talks between the Vietnamese PM and his New Zealand counterpart, saying that these positive results would be an important basis for furthering bilateral relations in the near future. Trevor Mallard recalled his good impression of Vietnam when he was Minister of Education in 2004, saying that he … [Read more...] about PM Phuc: Vietnam wishes to strengthen relations with New Zealand
Vietnam, New Zealand issue joint statement on advancing comprehensive partnership
The following is the full text of the joint statement. JOINT STATEMENT ON ADVANCING THE COMPREHENSIVE PARTNERSHIP TOWARD THE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM AND NEW ZEALAND At the invitation of the Right Honourable Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand, the Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, His Excellency Nguyen Xuan Phuc, paid an official visit to New Zealand on March 12-14, 2018. An official welcome ceremony in honour of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc took place at Government House in Auckland on March 13, followed by official talks and an official lunch with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. On the same day, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc called on Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives, the Right Honourable Trevor Mallard. Earlier, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc gave remarks at the Vietnam – New Zealand Business Forum and received a number of New Zealand senior business leaders. During this visit, Prime … [Read more...] about Vietnam, New Zealand issue joint statement on advancing comprehensive partnership
PM’s visit to be driving force for Vietnam-New Zealand ties: diplomat
Ambassador Dung said the visit is made amid the developing cooperation and friendship between Vietnam and New Zealand. It is meant to affirm Vietnam’s consistent foreign policy of independence, autonomy, and multilateralization and diversification of foreign relations, including those with New Zealand. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his spouse left Hanoi on March 11 for an official visit to New Zealand from March 11 -14. The visit will also be an occasion for the two sides to strengthen political trust and create a solid foundation to intensify bilateral cooperation under the orientations set up in the Vietnam-New Zealand Action Plan for 2017-2020, signed in November last year when New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern attended the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in Vietnam. He noted since the two countries established their diplomatic relationship in 1975 and the comprehensive partnership in 2009, bilateral ties have been increasingly reinforced as seen through … [Read more...] about PM’s visit to be driving force for Vietnam-New Zealand ties: diplomat
New Zealand-Vietnam ties have significant potential to grow: PM Ardern
Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern said there is significant potential to grow NZ - Vietnam relationship further and she will discuss with Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc how to harness the potential of the relationship during the Vietnamese PM’s visit to the NZ from March 12-14. The NZ Prime Minister granted an interview to the Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s official visit to New Zealand. “The New Zealand-Vietnam relationship is going from strength to strength,” Ardern said, noting that trade is increasing significantly with exports and imports between Vietnam and New Zealand growing by more than a third in the last year alone. She also highlighted that bilateral links through education and tourism are growing fast, and the introduction of Air NZ’s seasonal direct flights between Auckland and Ho Chi Minh City has made it much … [Read more...] about New Zealand-Vietnam ties have significant potential to grow: PM Ardern
Warm Tet gathering held for Vietnamese in New Zealand
The event also marked the 88th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam. Overseas Vietnamese in New Zealand at the event Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Viet Dung extended his greetings and best wishes to all his guests on the occasion of Tet. He wished all Vietnamese people in New Zealand health, happiness and success so they can build a stronger community and preserve their traditional culture and mother language overseas. The ambassador hoped that Vietnamese expats will continue fostering people-to-people exchanges and ties between the two countries. The two countries inked the 2017-2020 Vietnam – New Zealand Action Program on the sidelines of the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in Da Nang last November to deepen bilateral relations and to upgrade their strategic partnership in the future, Dung said. Vietnam is New Zealand’s 16th largest trade partner with the two-way trade hitting about 1.2 billion USD. The two nations aim to raise … [Read more...] about Warm Tet gathering held for Vietnamese in New Zealand
28 Vietnamese scholars heading to New Zealand to study in 2018
The latest recipients of the prestigious ASEAN New Zealand Scholarships provided by the New Zealand government—the 28 finest Vietnamese students—are heading to New Zealand to start their postgraduate studies in February. New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam, H.E Wendy Matthews, on January17 hosted a pre-departure briefing and reception for the scholars, the ten new awardees of New Zealand’s longstanding English Language Training for Officials (ELTO) programme, and 24 students visiting from New Zealand under the Centres for Asia-Pacific Excellence (CAPEs) initiative. “I congratulate each of the 28 successful Vietnamese scholars. The ASEAN New Zealand Scholarship is designed to support the next generation of leaders in Vietnam and the region,” she said. “Over the last 24 years, many New Zealand ASEAN scholars have gone on to become respected leaders in Vietnam. New Zealand ASEAN scholars grow academically, professionally, … [Read more...] about 28 Vietnamese scholars heading to New Zealand to study in 2018
New Zealand praises APPF-26 theme and contributions
Question: This year, the APPF meeting is focusing on parliamentary partnership for peace, innovation and sustainable development. What do you think about the theme?Answer: I think it is an excellent and very timely theme, particularly around the area of innovation because we are living in the era of critical changes to health, population and economy. It is very important for the parliaments around the Asia – Pacific to keep a brief of all the changes. We’re talking about the fourth industrial revolution which happens so rapidly that not many governments can see where it is going to go but we know that it is bringing huge enhancement into the area of healthcare, culture, transport, and digital communications. As it is bringing information to all of our population, we are looking at a far more connected world and cross-culture globe. So it is important for APPF to have a vision, to understand and embrace the technological revolution.The theme around peace is also very … [Read more...] about New Zealand praises APPF-26 theme and contributions
ASEAN-New Zealand scholarships granted to 30 young people
Thirty Vietnamese have received the New Zealand ASEAN Scholarship Awards to study in New Zealand. 30 young people are granted New Zealand ASEAN Scholarship Awards The New Zealand ASEAN Scholar Awards (NZAS) recognise New Zealand’s close cultural, economic, and geographic ties with Southeast Asia. They seek to empower individuals with the knowledge, skills and qualifications to contribute to the economic, social, and political development of their region. The scholarships are offered for postgraduate level study only. The scholarships are funded by the New Zealand Aid Programme, the New Zealand government’s international aid and development programme. New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam Wendy Matthews held a party at her house on January 17 to celebrate the news with 30 young people who will continue their researches and studies in New Zealand next month. They will be given full scholarships for their thesis, the cost of research as well as the cost of … [Read more...] about ASEAN-New Zealand scholarships granted to 30 young people
Asian Ruby restaurant honours Vietnamese cuisine in New Zealand
Dishes prepared by the restaurant (Photo: VNA) Once you go to the restaurant It is difficult to forget, because Vietnamese cultural hallmarks are shown through the restaurant’s space, dishes, and way to display dishes. Cuisine is a completely different business from other sectors, especially Vietnamese cuisine, because it is a precise combination of fresh and nourishing materials with specific spices and flavourings to make dishes imbued with the national identity. The experience and enthusiasm of the chef of Asian Ruby restaurant have helped him achieve the target and attract the attention of local diners by private values. Thanks to its unique Vietnamese culture, Asian Ruby was honoured to be broadcast on television of New Zealand and was introduced as a new special and attractive destination. The restaurant has become a familiar cuisine address of many local people, international tourists and well-known businessmen such as billionaire Owen Glenn. It is also a place to … [Read more...] about Asian Ruby restaurant honours Vietnamese cuisine in New Zealand