The Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand spoke hightly of strong people-to-people links, saying it is the foundation for two countries' friendship.

Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh held a virtual discussion on March 10 with New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs Nanaia Mahuta to discuss the strength of the relations, as well as opportunities to deepen connections by working together to address some of the most pressing global and regional challenges.