Speaking to the Vietnam News Agency ahead of the visit, Prof. Rabel said the visit will enable the two countries’ leaders to exchange views on cooperation priorities, building on New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s visit to Vietnam in 2025. Maintaining high-level visits demonstrates both sides’ commitment to translating the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership into concrete outcomes. To capitalise on opportunities in trade, investment and human resource development, Vietnam needs to sustain growth, improve transparency and accountability in state institutions, encourage entrepreneurship and leverage its relatively young population. The visit is therefore expected to provide fresh momentum for strengthening official cooperation and expanding links among businesses, organisations and communities. Practical cooperation in education, human resources development, maritime security and multilateral affairs, he said, will help deepen the Vietnam–New Zealand Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, generating concrete, long-term outcomes and practical benefits for both countries./.