WELLINGTON, July 15 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will travel to Melbourne, Australia from Thursday to Friday to take part in a range of business and political events, including a meeting with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison.

"Our relationship with Australia is our closest and most important. I am always keen to make the most of visits to enhance our relationship, including on behalf of business," Ardern said on Monday.

"I will be taking the opportunity to talk about the progress our Coalition government is making on our plan for a modern New Zealand we can all be proud of -- with an economy that is growing and working for everyone while giving us the ability to improve the wellbeing of all New Zealanders and their families," Ardern said.

During her visit, Ardern will also meet Victoria Governor Linda Dessau and Premier Daniel Andrews. She also plans to participate in a range of business events.

Ardern will deliver a keynote speech "Why Good Government Matters" at an Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG) event hosted by Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp.

It is the second time that Ardern as the New Zealand prime minister to visit Australia, and her first time after Morrison was elected as Australian prime minister. Enditem

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