1. At the invitation of the Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Pham Minh Chinh, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon had an official visit to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam from 25 to 28 months 02 years 2025. During the official visit, Mr. Christopher Luxon had a meeting with the Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, greeting General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam, President of Vietnam Luong Cuong and Chairman of Vietnam National Assembly Tran Thanh Man.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. (Photo: VGP)

2. Since establishing diplomatic relations in 1975 and strategic partnership since 2020, Vietnam and New Zealand have shared a common vision of a stable and prosperous area. The relationship between the two countries in recent years has developed strongly, with the attachment and cooperation between Vietnam and New Zealand has been constantly strengthened, both on the bilateral level and within the sub -region and region. and multilateral.

3. On the basis of good relations, sharing common benefits and mutual trust, the two Prime Ministers agreed to officially upgrade bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic partner, marking the 50th anniversary Year of establishing diplomatic relations. In the coming year, the two sides will develop a common action program to set out specific initiatives within the framework of a comprehensive strategic partnership, focusing on strengthening five main pillars of cooperation, including: (i) political cooperation; (ii) National defense, security and cooperation; (iii) Economy, trade and investment; (iv) respond to climate change and science and technology; (v) Educate and exchange people.

4. Two Prime Ministers have also reviewed the important achievements in the framework of the current strategic partnership, above all pillars including political, defense – security and commercial cooperation cooperation. , investment, economic connection and multilateral cooperation. The two sides agreed on the goal of a comprehensive strategic partnership to strengthen the framework for the available cooperation between Vietnam and New Zealand, contributing to peace, stability and prosperity in the country and globally. .

I. Strengthen political relations

5. Since 2020, strategic partnership has created conditions for the two sides to strengthen political cooperation through regular exchanges regularly on party channels, governments, and National Assembly, especially those. Meet regularly between the Prime Minister of the two countries. Vietnam and New Zealand agreed to continue to strengthen the exchange between senior leaders, ministers and senior officials at bilateral, regional and multilateral forums on the basis of respect for international law, Binh. Isothermal, independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. The two sides will increase cooperation in multilateral, sub -region and regional issues through both government and National Assembly.

6. The two sides reaffirmed the commitment to the central role of ASEAN and reaffirmed the core role of ASEAN in the structure of the regional area – an open, transparent, comprehensive and legal structure based on the law. Le, built based on ASEAN mechanisms leading and protecting the sovereignty and interests of all countries.

7. The two sides reaffirmed the commitment to consolidate the ASEAN – New Zealand relations on the 50th anniversary of the dialogue between ASEAN and New Zealand. The two sides wish to mark this important milestone at the ASEAN – New Zealand relations summit and related events in October 2025. New Zealand welcomed Vietnam as a coordinating country to coordinate relations relations. ASEAN – New Zealand dialogue. Vietnam welcomed New Zealand’s intention to establish a comprehensive strategic partnership with ASEAN by 2025.

8. The two sides agreed to further deepen the cooperation between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade New Zealand and strengthen the diplomatic cooperation of channel 2 through promoting regular exchanges on issues. Strategic proposal between research institutes of the two countries.

II. Deeper defense, security and marine cooperation

9. In recent years, the two sides have tightened defense cooperation through high -level defense visits, strategic dialogue, education and training, improving the capacity to participate in harmony activities. The United Nations vessel, information exchange, naval cooperation and strengthening cooperation at the ASEAN Defense Minister Forum (ADMM+). On the basis of the recent national defense cooperation plan, the two sides will continue to promote dialogue through existing mechanisms, and at the same time studying the ability to expand cooperation in potential areas. function, suitable for Vietnam – New Zealand relations as well as the capacity, needs and interests of each country.

10. The two sides emphasize the importance of sharing information and increasing cooperation in bilateral, regional and international issues that the two sides are concerned about such as climate change, e -government, closing, closing Contribute to the United Nations Human Rights Council, Science and Technology, fight against terrorism, drug trafficking, money laundering and human trafficking. The two sides agreed to consider the possibility of negotiating and signing bilateral agreements in this field in accordance with the reality of each party.

11. The two sides welcomed the organization of the first sea dialogue, marking the beginning of the regular dialogue on the approach to resolving maritime challenges and seeking opportunities to enhance civilian cooperation. Through knowledge sharing, improving capacity and training. The two sides pledged to continue cooperating closely to implement other maritime cooperation programs.

III. Promoting economic, trade and investment partnerships more closely

12. Economic, trade and investment cooperation is the main focus in the new comprehensive strategic partnership. At the talks, the two Prime Ministers emphasized that trade cooperation is a key factor in the two countries’ relations, for the direct benefit of the people and businesses of the two countries. The two sides agreed that the two -way trade goals reached US $ 3 billion in 2026. To achieve that goal, the two sides agreed to coordinate in developing standards and techniques to facilitate trade , exchanging information, promoting market access and cooperation between customs offices as well as other relevant agencies of the two countries.

13. The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening regional economic integration; agreed to support firmly for multilateral trade systems based on rules, freedom, openness, transparency and comprehensive, including the reform of the World Trade Organization (WTO). The two sides reaffirmed the commitment to fully and effectively implement the comprehensive and progressive partnership of the Pacific Pacific (CPTPP), the comprehensive economic partnership agreement (RCEP) and the Establishment of the Zone ASEAN – Australia Free Trade – New Zealand (AANZFTA).

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held talks with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. (Photo: VGP)

IV. Promoting cooperation on climate change, science, and technology

14. New Zealand affirms to continue expanding cooperation through bilateral and regional official development aid, especially in the fields that are the strength of New Zealand and Vietnam’s priority such as human resource development. High quality, empowerment for women and gender equality, climate change and economic self -control, sustainable water management, agriculture and natural disaster risk management.

15. The two sides recognize urgent needs in cutting greenhouse gas emissions according to the latest conclusions of the Intergovernmental Committee on climate change as well as the importance of adaptation to the impact of climate. and reaffirmed the commitment to the goals of the Paris Agreement. The two sides pledged to support the existing initiatives that both of them are members, including global research alliance for agricultural greenhouse gases. The two sides have the same goal of reducing the impact of climate change and preparing for future impacts, through transition to the greenhouse gas emissions economy in a fair, comprehensive manner, effective, Fruit, based on practice, facilitating private investment, accessing modern technologies and sharing knowledge. In order to achieve this goal, the two sides signed an agreement on climate change cooperation to enhance the cooperation on adaptation and minimize the impact of climate change, including the Carbon market cooperation.

16. The two sides pledged to continue strengthening agriculture cooperation to support Vietnam to become a modern agricultural production country and adapt to climate change; conducted through general research, cooperation and action on climate change, smart agriculture adapt to climate, technical support to achieve certification for plant quarantine laboratory, plant breeding planting and commercializing agricultural products.

V. Consolidation of education cooperation and people exchange

17. People exchange, especially through education and training cooperation, is a key field of a new comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. In recent years, the number of Vietnamese students in New Zealand, New Zealand students in Vietnam; The linkage programs between higher education institutions of the two countries; cooperation in professional English training as well as occupations; New Zealand scholarships for Vietnamese officials and students, scholarships for New Zealand students, exchange groups between teachers, students, scholars of two countries, increasing. New Zealand is committed to strengthening training for central and local officials, including English training.

18. The leaders of the two countries highly appreciated the implementation of the educational cooperation agreement between the Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam and the New Zealand Ministry of Education signed in November 2022. During the visit to Vietnam by Prime Minister Luxon , The New Zealand government announced the increase in the number of scholarships, confirming the continued implementation of the ELTO program and supporting Vietnam in training English language. The two sides also encourage and support higher education institutions of the two countries to implement training programs.

19. The two sides agreed to strengthen cultural cooperation, sports and tourism, including delegation exchange, participating in cultural, sports events, and international tourism fairs. The two sides also agreed on the importance of strengthening flights between the two countries.

Vi. Consolidate regional, sub -region and multilateral cooperation

20. The two sides emphasize the importance of ASEAN’s central role in promoting development in the Mekong sub -region. The two sides repeat the commitment to further promote the development of peace, prosperity, comprehensive and sustainable in the Mekong sub -region through the Mekong River Committee (MRC), Ayeyawady Economic Cooperation Strategy – Chao Phraya – Mekong (ACMECS), friends of Mekong (FOM) as well as other related mechanisms and initiatives on Mekong.

21. The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to multilateralism and international -based international systems as stated in the United Nations Charter and International Law, considering this as an important foundation to strengthen peace, Security and prosperity. In particular, the two sides emphasized the obligations of all countries in complying with international law and reaffirming the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea in 1982 (UNCLOS) as the “Constitution of the Great positive”. The two sides expressed their deep concerns about recent developments in the South China Sea, and called on the parties to restrain and avoid acts of increasing tension or decreased trust, as well as resolving disputes. By peaceful measures, fully respect diplomatic and legal processes, do not use force or threat to use force, in accordance with international law, including UNCLOS.

22. The two sides pledged to cooperate closely and support each other at multilateral forums. The two sides emphasize the special importance of the promotion and international system -based systems as mentioned in the United Nations Charter and International Law, based on the principle of respect for independence, territorial integrity and The sovereignty of all countries, as prescribed in the United Nations Charter.