Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a welcome ceremony on February 26 afternoon for his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon who is paying an official visit to Vietnam and attending the 2nd ASEAN Future Forum (AFF).

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said that New Zealand has eight universities ranked among the top 2% of the highest-quality institutions globally.

Christopher Luxon arrives in Hanoi for his inaugural visit to Vietnam, marking a milestone in bilateral relations as the two nations celebrate 50 years of diplomatic ties.

The Auckland University of Technology (AUT) will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Vietnam National University – Ho Chi Minh City University of Science (VNU-HCMUS).

As New Zealand and Vietnam celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s visit is set to enhance cooperation in trade, education, and security, reinforcing a long-standing partnership.

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will pay an official visit to Vietnam from February 25-28 at the invitation of PM Pham Minh Chinh. His visit coincides with the ASEAN Future Forum 2025, where he will deliver a keynote speech.