Prime Minister Anutin Charvirakul and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon hold a joint press conference in Auckland on Friday. (Photo: Government House)

SYDNEY - New ​Zealand ​and ‌Thailand launched a ​strategic partnership ‌on Friday, according to a joint statement, with ​the aim ​of ‌trebling two-way ​trade to $8 billion (262 billion baht) by 2045.Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul held talks with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon during the visit to Auckland on Friday.