Hanoi, Feb. 21 -- New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's official visit to Vietnam and participation in the ASEAN Future Forum from February 25-28 will mark a significant milestone which is expected to pave the way for the two countries to elevate their ties, said Vietnamese Ambassador to New Zealand Nguyen Van Trung.

In an interview with the Vietnam News Agency, Trung said the visit holds special significance as the two nation are marking the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations and five years of strategic partnership.

The visit comes at a crucial time when Vietnam-New Zealand cooperation is flourishing, backed by frequent high-level exchanges and various cooperation mechanisms and agreements. It offers an important o...