New Zealand's Governor-General hosts official welcome ceremony for top Vietnamese leader To Lam
VGP - Governor-General of New Zealand Dame Cindy Kiro on Thursday hosted an official welcome ceremony for General Secretary and President To Lam in Auckland as part of the Vietnamese leader’s three-day State visit to the country.
Governor-General of New Zealand Dame Cindy Kiro hosts an official welcome ceremony for General Secretary and President To Lam, Auckland, August 13, 2026 - Photo: VNA
The ceremony was conducted in accordance with protocol for foreign heads of state visiting New Zealand, incorporating a traditional Māori welcome ceremony and an official greeting.
Following the welcome ceremony, To will hold summit meetings with the Governor-General and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and witnessed the signing and exchange of cooperation documents.
The visit comes as Viet Nam enters a new phase of development, with a focus on improving the quality of human resources, high-value agriculture and green growth, which New Zealand has extensive experience and a strong reputation.
The visit aims to further deepen and substantively enhance bilateral relations, especially in the fields of education, agriculture, trade and sustainable development.
It will help turn political commitments into practical benefits, programs and projects serving each country's development goals, while making joint contributions to peace, stability, sustainable development and regional resilience./.