Vietnamese PM meets with Speaker of New Zealand Parliament
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Speaker of the New Zealand Parliament Gerry Brownlee in Wellington on March 11 afternoon (local time) as part of his official visit to the South Pacific nation.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (L) and Speaker of the New Zealand Parliament Gerry Brownlee at their meeting in Wellington on March 11. (Photo: VNA)
Wellington (VNA) – Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinhmet with Speaker of the New Zealand Parliament Gerry Brownlee inWellington on March 11 afternoon (local time) as part of his official visit tothe South Pacific nation.
Congratulating Brownlee on being elected Speaker of theNew Zealand Parliament, PM Chinh expressed his belief that the country will becomeincreasingly prosperous and secure a growing stature in the region and theworld, with the New Zealand Parliament playing an important role.
Speaker Brownlee voiced his delight at the progress of thefriendship and cooperation in various areas between the two countries.
Both host and guest agreed to exert joint efforts to makenew breakthroughs in labour and education - training cooperation.
Speaker Brownlee pledged to promote the granting of long-term visasfor Vietnamese citizens. He highly valued the Vietnamese community’s considerablecontributions to New Zealand and the bilateral relations. He also agreed toincrease people-to-people exchanges and cultural cooperation to help strengthenthe friendship and bonds between the two nations' people.
PM Chinh suggested the two sides continue increasing mutualvisits, especially those at the high level; create conditions for their specialtyfruits, including banana and passion fruits of Vietnam and kiwi and cherry ofNew Zealand, to enter each other’s markets; foster navigation and aviationconnectivity; and step up cultural ties and people-to-people interactions.
The meeting between Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Speaker of the New Zealand Parliament Gerry Brownlee in Wellington on March 11. (Photo: VNA)
Meanwhile, the two countries’ legislative bodies should continue bringing intoplay their roles in further strengthening the Vietnam - New Zealand Strategic Partnership; share experience in resolving national issues, buildinglaw-governed states, and exercising supreme supervision; create legal frameworksto assist their respective governments; and work together to promote theimplementation of the signed cooperation agreements, he recommended.
The two leaders agreed to facilitate experience exchanges betweenthe parliaments’ committees, parliamentary friendship groups, femaleparliamentarians, and young parliamentarians in not only traditional fields butalso new ones such as climate change response, just energy transition, digitaltransformation, and digital economy.
At the meeting, they also touched upon some regional andinternational issues of shared concern. They agreed that Vietnam and NewZealand will support each other at international organisations, including theUnited Nations, ASEAN-led mechanisms, and multilateral parliamentary forums./.
Vietnam and New Zealand established diplomatic ties in 1975 and elevated their relations to a strategic partnership in 2020. The cooperation results obtained so far are considered a positive foundation for the two countries to foster their cooperation in the future.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon co-chaired a press conference following their talks in Wellington on March 11 morning, saying they agreed to promote all-round cooperation to raise the two countries’ relations to a new height.
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Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon identified major orientations for further strengthening cooperation in multiple areas during talks in Wellington on March 11 morning.
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The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
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.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (L) and Speaker of the New Zealand Parliament Gerry Brownlee at their meeting in Wellington on March 11. (Photo: VNA) 
The meeting between Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Speaker of the New Zealand Parliament Gerry Brownlee in Wellington on March 11. (Photo: VNA) 
