New Zealand Prime Minister: Vietnam is a Rising Star in Southeast Asia
	PM Christopher Luxon's Visit Strengthens Vietnam-New Zealand Relations

Assessing New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's upcoming official visit to Vietnam and participation in the ASEAN Future Forum, Liz Bell stated that this visit, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between New Zealand and Vietnam, will help strengthen the comprehensive and diverse bilateral engagements between the two countries. Discussions between the leaders of both nations provide a valuable opportunity to draw business attention to the relationship while enhancing diplomatic, economic, and strategic ties.

Liz Bell, executive director of the ASEAN-New Zealand Business Council and the ASEAN-New Zealand Business Alliance Secretariat.

According to Liz Bell, this high-level engagement demonstrates a relationship between two trusted partners, thereby fostering business cooperation, economic growth, trade opportunities, and investment expansion.

Expressing optimism about the future prospects of bilateral relations, Liz Bell emphasized that New Zealand and Vietnam share many areas of collaboration, cooperation, and mutual growth promotion.

New Zealand is a leader in infrastructure and renewable energy, while also advancing new developments and services in the food and beverage sector. Additionally, New Zealand boasts a world-class education system and cutting-edge technological solutions. The Executive Director of the ASEAN-New Zealand Business Council expressed confidence that these areas, along with many other industries, present opportunities for deeper cooperation between the two countries.

Liz Bell highlighted the long-standing, strong historical ties between New Zealand and Vietnam, which have been demonstrated over the past 50 years through cooperative activities, economic linkages, and joint initiatives at both the governmental and business levels.

The ASEAN-New Zealand Business Council, particularly its members who specialize in Vietnam, believe that now is an ideal time to further develop bilateral relations and elevate the already strong connection between the two nations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Upgrading the relationship would create opportunities to further unlock both sides' potential and expand growth through shared commitments and tangible outcomes.

Furthermore, building on the achievements of the past 50 years, Liz Bell is confident that in the next five decades, both countries will experience significant and stable growth across Southeast Asia, with increased participation from New Zealand businesses in the ASEAN region.

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