Prime Minister visits AUT, talks to Vietnamese expats in New Zealand
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his spouse met with representatives of Vietnamese people in New Zealand when visiting the Auckland University of Technology (AUT) on March 12.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (front, second, right) visits the Auckland University of Technology on March 12 (Photo: VNA)
Auckland (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc andhis spouse met with representatives of Vietnamese people in New Zealand whenvisiting the Auckland University of Technology (AUT) on March 12.
The activity was part of PM Phuc’s officialvisit to New Zealand from March 11 to 14.
The Vietnamese Government leader was welcomed atthe AUT with the traditional Hongi greeting of local Maori people.
After touring the AUT facilities, the PM talked to Vietnamesestudents in the university and representatives of the Vietnamese community.
At the meeting, Vietnamese Ambassador NguyenViet Dung said most of Vietnamese people in the country have led a stable lifeand contributed to local development. Many Vietnamese are also among thestudents with the best academic results at the AUT.
PM Phuc highly valued the Vietnamese Embassy’sefforts to promote the two countries’ cooperation and support Vietnamese peoplein New Zealand. He expressed his hope that the embassy’s staff and Vietnamesepeople in the country will make unceasing efforts in their work so as toimprove themselves, support their families, and contribute to the homeland.
He noted that there are nearly 6,000 Vietnamesestudents in New Zealand at present. The two countries have cooperated in manyfields, especially hi-tech agriculture, but those activities are just in theinitial stage and there remains huge potential for more cooperation.
Aside from external relations, promoting tradepartnership is also an important task that the embassy and Vietnamese people inNew Zealand should pay attention to, he said, asking for the reinforcement ofbilateral ties in the spheres that New Zealand is strong at such as greenagriculture and infrastructure building.
PM Phuc asked the embassy to bolster connectionsin education and training, expand tourism cooperation and further assist theVietnamese community.
The AUT has engaged in a number of jointtraining activities with Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang city of Vietnam.It plans to step up educational cooperation with the Southeast Asian nationwith a hope that Vietnamese students in the AUT will be an important bridgehelping to nurture the friendship and cooperation between the twocountries.-VNA
PM of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern said there is significant potential to grow NZ - VN relationship further and she will discuss with PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc how to harness the potential of the relationship
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s visit to New Zealand from March 12-14 is a reiteration of Vietnam’s policy of attaching importance to its diplomatic ties with the country, looking towards a strategic partnership and enhanced cooperation in major spheres.
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.
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.
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.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (front, second, right) visits the Auckland University of Technology on March 12 (Photo: VNA) 
