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Watch: Vietnam Leader To Lam Welcomed With Traditional Maori Ceremony In New Zealand
Published on Aug 13, 2026 06:02 pm IST
Vietnamese President and Communist Party General Secretary To Lam received a ceremonial welcome in New Zealand on Thursday, August 13, as he began his visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties between the two countries. Lam met New Zealand Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro in Auckland and participated in a traditional Māori pōwhiri welcoming ceremony. The cultural ceremony marked the formal reception for the Vietnamese leader and highlighted the close diplomatic engagement between Vietnam and New Zealand.
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