Hanoi, Aug. 28 -- Party General Secretary To Lam received Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives (Parliament) Gerry Brownlee in Hanoi on August 28, on the occasion of his official visit to Vietnam. During the reception, General Secretary Lam warmly welcomed Speaker Gerry Brownlee and the delegation from the New Zealand Parliament, emphasising the significance of the visit as it coincides with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and New Zealand (1975-2025) and the celebration of Vietnam's 80th National Day (September 2). He praised New Zealand as a close and friendly partner that has always accompanied and supported Vietnam in its national development. He stressed that strengthening the friendship and ...