Those welcoming Gerry Brownlee and his delegation at Noi Bai International Airport were Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Anh Tuan, New Zealand Ambassador Caroline Rachel Beresford, and New Zealand Embassy officials and staff in Vietnam.

Speaker Brownlee’s official visit to Vietnam takes place as the two countries mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations (June 19, 1975-June 19, 2025).

The visit by Speaker Brownlee is expected to consolidate political trust, deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, and promote Vietnam-New Zealand relations in a more substantive and effective manner.

During the visit, he is scheduled to hold talks with NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man and meet with other senior Party and State leaders.

Vietnam, New Zealand celebrate 50 years of ties with new cooperation prospects

Vietnam and New Zealand have steadily deepened and expanded their partnership over the past five decades, achieving meaningful progress across various sectors.

New Zealand House Speaker Gerry Brownlee to visit Vietnam

Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives (Parliament) Gerry Brownlee will pay an official visit to Vietnam from August 27 to 31.