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HCM City, New Zealand boost trade

VGP - Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan in Ho Chi Minh City on December 4 received New Zealand Ambassador to Viet Nam Wendy Matthews.

December 05, 2017 11:20 AM GMT+7

Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan  receives New Zealand Ambassador to Viet Nam Wendy Matthews, Ho Chi Minh City, December 4, 2017

At the reception, Matthews described education as a key field to connect the two countries. 

She vowed to reinforce education and trade ties with Ho Chi Minh City for sustainable development of Viet Nam and New Zealand.

In turn, Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan has expressed his wish to boost trade and tourism with New Zealand, particularly the export and import of farm produce.

Nhan lauded New Zealand’s strength in agriculture, adding that the country has poured US$57 million into 15 projects in the city, which is still modest  compared to potential. 

                                                                                                                    By Vien Nhu