Vietnam and New Zealand established diplomatic relations on June 19, 1975. Over the past five decades — and five years since launching their Strategic Partnership (2020–2025) — the two countries elevated their ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in February 2025. This milestone has further deepened cooperation, benefiting both peoples and contributing to peace, stability, and prosperity in the region and beyond.

Vietnam and New Zealand are working toward a breakthrough to achieve a bilateral trade target of 3 billion USD by 2026. Education and training will remain a key pillar of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with diverse joint programmé and attractive scholarships to build a high-quality workforce for the future.