Delegations of the Royal New Zealand Navy and Vietnam People's Navy at the Saigon Port in Ho Chi Minh City (Photo: daidoanket.vn)

The visit aims to strengthen Vietnam-New Zealand defense relations as well as people-to-people ties. During their stay in Ho Chi Minh City, the officers and sailors of New Zealand engaged in meetings between the countries’ navies, sports exchanges, and community activities.

A total of 300 officers and sailors arrived on the two ships, who are responsible for combat, humanitarian aid, rescue, and training support.