On March 17, Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien had a phone conversation with New Zealand Minister for Trade and Export Growth Damien O'Connor to discuss the US’s initiative to develop the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF).

On March 9, Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang held a phone talk with his New Zealand counterpart Peeni Henare.

A newly-signed Vietnam - New Zealand Action Plan will help further promote the strategic partnership between the two countries in all areas in the near future.