With a long history of friendship and cooperation, Vietnam and Canada will see their comprehensive partnership advancing further in the future, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Vo Van Hoan remarked at a ceremony marking Canada Day (July 1, 1867 - 2024) held in the southern economic hub on June 26 evening.
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Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Vo Van Hoan speaks at a ceremony marking Canada Day (July 1, 1867 - 2024) held in the southern economic hub on June 26 evening. (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) - With a long history of friendship and cooperation, Vietnam and Canada will see their comprehensive partnership advancing further in the future, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Vo Van Hoan remarked at a ceremony marking Canada Day (July 1, 1867 - 2024) held in the southern economic hub on June 26 evening.
Hoan said cooperation between the city and Canada has been strongly promoted in such areas as investment, trade, tourism, as well as cultural and people-to-people exchanges.
HCM City invites the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam and its members to actively participate in the local investment promotion and trade connection events so that the public can become more aware of high-quality products, services, and technologies from the North American nation, the official noted.
Speaking at the ceremony, organised by the Canadian Consulate General, Consul General Annie Dubé said that Canada will invest 2.3 billion USD over the next five years to implement its Indo-Pacific Strategy, in which Vietnam is considered a key partner.
She took the occasion to extend gratitude to those who have forged significant connections between Vietnam and Canada, including over 275,000 Canadians of Vietnamese origin, 16,000 Vietnamese students studying in Canada annually, hundreds of Canadian and Vietnamese businesses, and about 10,000 Canadians residing in Vietnam, among others.
Currently, Canada ranks 22nd among the 117 countries and territories investing in HCM Ci꧋ty, with 119 projects and a total investment capital of approximately 130 millionꩵ USD. Their two-way trade stood at approximately 520 million USD last year./.
Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Phan Van Mai suggested the city and Canada strive for bilateral trade of over 1 billion USD while receiving Canadian Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development Mary Ng on March 28.
Ho Chi Minh City and Canada should sign Memoranda of Understanding and promote delegation exchange to concretise their cooperation as they have potential to work together in various sectors, running the gamut of agriculture, industry, service, science-technology and education, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Vo Van Hoan said on March 27.
Ho Chi Minh City always welcomes Canadian businesses and is willing to provide the best conditions for them to explore and operate long-term investment and business activities there, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Vo Van Hoan told a Canadian guest on September 13.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
