HCM City, Oct. 23 -- The Royal New Zealand Navy's largest support ship, HMNZS Aotearoa, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Robert Welford, docked at Nha Rong-Khanh Hoi International Port on the morning of October 23, beginning a five-day friendly visit to Ho Chi Minh City. Welford said the visit takes place at a special time, as the two countries celebrate five decades of diplomatic ties and have recently agreed to upgrade their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, effective from February 2025. He stressed that the visit demonstrates the strong commitment of both nations to fostering mutual understanding and friendship, including through defence cooperation. HMNZS Aotearoa, measuring 173.2 metres in length and 24.5 metres i...