Wellington, Sept. 16 -- New Zealand (NZ) leaders have lauded Vietnam's development gains, affirming that they attach importance to bilateral ties and want to advance the bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership. Speaking at a ceremony marking the 81st anniversary of Vietnam's National Day in Wellington on September 15, Deputy Secretary of the NZ Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Grahame Morton pointed to the State visit by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam last month, saying that it helped shape the future of bilateral ties. New Zealand looks forward to building on the achievements made and further promoting cooperation with Vietnam in the coming years, he said. Speaker of ...