PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc arrives in Auckland, starting official visit to NZ
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his spouse arrived in Auckland international airport on March 12 afternoon (local time) to begin an official visit to New Zealand.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his spouse were welcomed at the Auckland international airport (Photo: VNA)
Auckland (VNA) – Prime Minister NguyenXuan Phuc and his spouse arrived in Auckland international airport on March 12afternoon (local time) to begin an official visit to New Zealand.
They were accompanied by a high-level Vietnamese delegation.
They were welcomed by New Zealand Ambassador toVietnam Wendy Matthews and Vietnamese Ambassador to New Zealand Nguyen VietDung, among others.
As scheduled, New Zealand Prime Minister JacindaAndern will chair an official ceremony to welcome Prime Minister Nguyen XuanPhuc and his spouse on March 13.
Afterwards, PM Phuc will have bilatera♐l meetingswith leaders from New Zealand and Auckland city in particular. He is due tomeet with the Vietnamese community in the host country.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (second from left) and his spouse (first from left) were welcomed at the airport (Photo: VNA)
The PM will attend the Vietnam-New Zealandbusiness forum, receive some New Zealand’s big businesses, and visit severallocal research facilities.
The cooperation between Vietnam and New Zealand has developedrapidly and strongly in recent years since the establishment of bilateraldiplomatic ties in 1975.
The two sides issued a joint statement agreeingto strengthen and deepen the bilateral comprehensive partnership and looktoward to strategic partnership.
Two-way trade has increased through years withan average level of around 20 percent per year. In 2016, the bilateral tradereached approximately 707 million USD. At present, nearly 3,000 Vietnamesestudents are studying in New Zealand.
Auckland is the biggest city of New Zealand withcultural diversity. In 2017, close to 29,000 Nജew Zealand tourists arrived inVietnam for studying and travelling.-VN🐓A
Vietnam and New Zealand on July 27 affirmed their determination to raise two-way trade to 1.7 billion USD by 2020 during Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue’s working visit to New Zealand.
Vietnam and New Zealand have agreed to enhance cooperation in UN peacekeeping operations, cyber and maritime security, and in the Experts Working Group (EWG) mechanism within the framework of the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM-Plus).
The official visit to New Zealand by Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc from March 11 to 14 will create a driving force for the enhancement of the countries’ comprehensive partnership and the expansion of cooperation areas in the future, Ambassador Nguyen Viet Dung has said.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
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.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his spouse were welcomed at the Auckland international airport (Photo: VNA) 
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (second from left) and his spouse (first from left) were welcomed at the airport (Photo: VNA) 
