Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau (Source: VNA)
Ottawa (VNA) – Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau said on November 2that he expects to meet with Vietnam’s leaders to advance various importantissues.
“Canada and Vietnam’ relationship is anchored in strong people-to-peopleconnections and has expanded greatly in the last forty years,” Trudeau said.
“Ilook forward to meeting with Vietnam’s leaders to advance important issues likegood governance and human rights, strengthen our bilateral trade and investmentcooperation, and create more opportunities for our middle class,” he noted.
The Canadian PM made the statement ahead of his upcoming trip to Vietnam andthe Philippines from November 6-14, according to the PM’s Office.
PM Trudeau will pay an official visit to Vietnam, during which he is scheduled tomeet with leaders of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), State, Governmentand National Assembly.
The Canadian leader will then head to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s southernmetropolis where he is due to meet with Vietnamese business leaders andparticipate in an armchair discussion at Ton Duc Thang University.
Finally, he will travel to the central city of Da Nang to attend theAsia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Week, aiming topromote Canada as a partner of choice for trade and investment in the region,and deepen economic cooperation with APEC economies.
After the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week, Justin Trudeau will travel to thePhilippines to attend the 31stAssociation of Southeast Asian Nations(ASEAN) Summit in Manila. While at the Summit, the PM will take part in theCanada-ASEAN Commemorative Summit to review relations between Canada and theten ASEAN countries and identify areas where they can increase collaboration.
He said he will bring to the events the message that “Everyone, includingwomen, youth, and Indigenous Peoples, should have the opportunity to benefitfrom the opportunities that flow from the global economy.”
“Canada will continue to promote a progressive trade agenda that benefits themiddle class and look for more opportunities to engage in the Asia-Pacificregion,” he said.
Vietnam and Canada established diplomatic ties in 1973. Since 2015, Vietnam hasbecome Canada’s largest trade partner in ASEAN, with two-way trade reaching 5.5billion CAD in 2016. -VNA
Vietnam continued to lead the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in terms of trade with Canada with two-way trade value reaching 3 billion USD after nine months of 2016.
National Assembly Vice Chairman Do Ba Ty has met with senior officials of Canada’s parliament and government, voicing his hope for enhanced substantive cooperation between the countries' parliaments.
Deputy Foreign Minister Ha Kim Ngoc led a delegation to Canada from July 6-7 and conducted the first deputy foreign minister –level political consultation between the two nations.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
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.
Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau (Source: VNA) 
