(VOVworld)- On Monday, Vietnam and New Zealand announced their joint project to build a pedestrian overcrossing in Ho Chi Minh. The friendship bridge will be located at Dien Bien Phu Street in Binh Thanh district, connecting the Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and the Hong Bang International University on each side.

A typical footbridge in Vietnam (Illustrative image: VNA)

It will be constructed of New Zealand Glulam, a product made of local radiate pine wood that is known for its strength, durability and versatility. Glulam is both lighter and stronger than steel. New Zealand will offer the construction material, while Vietnam will take care of the bridge’s foundations. New Zealand Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce said the bridge symbolised the relationship between the two countries.