Hanoi, July 31 -- Welcoming the positive momentum in the bilateral relations, Prime Minister Le reaffirmed that Viet Nam attaches great importance to its ties with New Zealand and praised the increasingly substantive and effective cooperation between the two countries.

He noted that both sides are actively implementing the 2025-2030 Action Program for the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which focuses on five key pillars of cooperation.

To further strengthen political trust, Le called for thorough preparations for upcoming high-level exchanges, expressing his hope to welcome the Prime Minister of New Zealand to visit Viet Nam and attend the APEC Economic Leaders' Week in 2027.

Le also called on the two sides to take stronger measur...