The Mayor of Palmerston North (New Zealand) affirmed that the city will continue to work closely with the Embassy of Vietnam in New Zealand to make practical contributions to the implementation of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries, while being ready to foster stronger cooperative relations between Palmerston North and localities in Vietnam.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand Winston Peters has paid working visits to four Asian nations from June 5 to June 12, with Vietnam serving as his first destination. This illustrates the country's commitment to improving relations with Vietnam, according to the Vietnamese diplomat.