(VOVworld) – Visiting New Zealand Governor-General Jerry Mateparae said his country is proud to be Vietnam’s trusted partner in areas such as beverages, forestry, construction, aviation, and education.

Governor General Jerry Mateparae visits the University of Social Sciences and Humanities in Ho Chi Minh City. (Photo: VNA)

During talks on Wednesday with business representatives and officials of Ho Chi Minh city, and nearby provinces, the Governor-General said he acknowledged strong growth in trade relations between Vietnam and New Zealand in recent years. He said Ho Chi Minh city is a promising venue for economic cooperation with New Zealand. Mateparae expressed support for the idea of a twin-city relationship between Ho Chi Minh City and Auckland, adding that many young people in New Zealand want to visit Vietnam, which is a good opportunity for the two counties to strengthen relations.