Deputy Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Van Phuc and Ambassador of New Zealand to Vietnam Wendy Matthews sign the agreement.  (Photo: Thanh Tung /VNA)

Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training and the  Education New Zealand signed an agreement at a ceremony in Hanoi on Tuesday. New Zealand pledged to continue helping Vietnam achieve its educational goals in the 21st century.

Addressing the event, Deputy Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Van Phuc highlighted that 2020 marks the 45th anniversary of Vietnam-New Zealand diplomatic ties. He expressed his hope for assistance from New Zealand in human resource training and educational development, particularly in improving English skills for students, teachers and officials, and enhancing training linkage and research exchange.