Hanoi, Feb. 26 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon held talks in Hanoi on February 26, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations.

The talks took place right after a welcome ceremony chaired by PM Chinh for the visiting New Zealand Prime Minister.

Chinh warmly welcomed Luxon's first official visit to Vietnam as Prime Minister of New Zealand, highlighting its significance as the two nations are celebrating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations and five years of strategic partnership.

He congratulated New Zealand on its recent socio-economic achievements and expressed gratitude for its support for Vietnam's national construction and development efforts.

PM Luxon expressed his pleasu...