The ceremony was held with the highest protocol accorded to a head of state and featured traditional Maori customs. The commander of the guard of honor issued commands to proceed with the ceremonial proceedings as the military band played the Vietnamese national anthem.
Afterwards, the Vietnamese top leader held talks with Governor-General Cindy Kiro and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, witnessed the exchange of cooperation documents, and met with the press.
The state visit to New Zealand by General Secretary and President To Lam takes place as Vietnam enters a new phase of development, prioritizing high-quality human resources, high-value agriculture, and green growth. They are areas where New Zealand possesses leading expertise and prestige, and where the two sides are already implementing highly effective cooperation. Furthermore, there remains immense potential for both countries to further unlock and develop.
