Justin Trudeau’s visit to Vietnam to enhance bilateral ties
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will pay an official visit to Vietnam on November 8 and 9, which is expected to mark an important milestone in bilateral ties and help foster bilateral cooperation more productively in all fields.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Source: The Forward)
Hanoi (VNA) – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will pay an officialvisit to Vietnam on November 8 and 9, which is expected to mark an importantmilestone in bilateral ties and help foster bilateral cooperation moreproductively in all fields.
Thevisit takes place at a time when Vietnam – Canada relations are growingrobustly and producing mutual benefits across sectors.
Thetwo countries established diplomatic ties in 1973 and began exchange ofhigh-ranking delegations since 1994.
In September 2014, the Vietnamese and Canadian ministers of foreign affairssigned a letter of intent on boosting bilateral relations. In July 2017, theirfirst political consultation at deputy-foreign-minister level was held inCanada. Exchange of high-ranking officials between the sides has beenincreased, as has cooperation in politics-diplomacy, economics-trade, andeducation-training.
Vietnamis currently Canada’s biggest trade partner in Southeast Asia and a prioritisedmarket in Canada's Global Markets Action Plan. Bilateral trade in recent yearsgrew about 20 – 25 percent on average, hitting 4.1 billion USD in 2016 and 2.34billion USD in the first eight months of 2017. Vietnam mainly exported toCanada machines, electronic devices, woodwork products, apparel, and footwear,while importing from the country fertilizers, soybeans and oily nuts, machines,and spare parts. The two countries aim to lift bilateral trade to 10 billion USDin the next 10 years.
With149 projects worth 5.28 billion USD, Canada is ranked 14th out of112 countries and territories investing in Vietnam. Major Canadian-fundedprojects in Vietnam include the 4.2 billion USD Ho Tram tourism complex in BaRia – Vung Tau, a 220 million USD hospital in Hai Duong, and a 74.4 million USDwind power project in Ninh Thuan.
Since1990, Canada has to date provided 800 million USD in official developmentassistance for Vietnam to help the country carry out economic reform, alleviatepoverty, boost agriculture, and protect the environment. Total value of validprojects using ODA from Canada amounts to more than 60 million CAD.
Thenumber of Vietnamese students in Canada doubled in the past 10 years to 5,000,surpassing the figures of their peers from other ASEAN member states. Canada ishosting approximately 250,000 Vietnamese expatriates.
Interms of security – defence, the two countries have focused on delegationexchanges, cooperation at international and regional forums, military andEnglish training, anti-terrorism, humanitarian aid and immigration.
Collaborationbetween localities, such as Ha Tinh and Langley, Ho Chi Minh City and Toronto,and Da Nang and Vancouver, is also a highlight in bilateral relations.-VNA
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.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Canada Nguyen Duc Hoa has affirmed that the Vietnamese embassy in Ottawa and Consulate General in Vancouver will always link the overseas Vietnamese up with the home country.
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.
Known as the “four pillars for Vietnam’s ascend”, the Pobiburo's Resolutions 57, 59, 66, and 68 focus on cultivating a robust national entrepreneurial spirit, unlocking resources for innovation across society, and accelerating the development of digital economy, knowledge-based economy, green economy, and circular economy, propelling Vietnam forward rapidly and firmly on the path of modernisation and international integration.
Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang cleared up deputies' concern regarding how to spur socio-economic growth, renew traditional growth motives and establish new momentum for development.
Vietnam proposed several priorities: narrowing the digital divide, strengthening women’s leadership in the digital economy and AI governance, and mobilising sustainable financing for gender equality initiatives in line with each country’s national priorities and context. Vietnam also advocated for genuine women’s participation and leadership across all areas of public life.
Ha expressed his hope that cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, and natural resources would emerge as new focal points and engines of growth in Vietnam–China relations.
Giang said he believes that building on the solid foundation nurtured over the past half-century and the strong determination of both nations, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to grow in a more robust, comprehensive, and extensive manner, thus bringing more practical benefits to the two nations' people.
Highlighting the transformative potential of the draft law in revitalising Vietnam’s railway industry, Hoang Van Cuong, a deputy of Hanoi, expressed his support for Article 39, which empowers the Prime Minister to issue a list of railway-related goods and services to be assigned or ordered from domestic enterprises for production.
According to the Ministry of Public Security, Hoan, formerly Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, is under investigation for allegedly taking bribes in connection with a case involving the Hoang Long Construction and Manpower Supply JSC and related units.
Chairing a national conference on the organisation of the examination on June 18, the PM highlighted the historical significance of the examination, as the restructuring of provincial-level administrative units is underway and the two-tier local administration model is set to officially begin operations on July 1.
Right on the same day, the ministry issued its highest-level travel warning, urging Vietnamese citizens not to travel to Israel or Iran, and advised those already in these countries to swiftly consider evacuation or relocation plans.
From the struggles against colonialists and imperialists to the period of Doi moi (renewal) and international integration, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has always played a pioneering role on the ideological and cultural front, he said.
The Party leader's working session with the standing boards of the Party Committees of HCM City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Binh Duong, the VNA General Director's remarks on the occasion of the 19th OANA General Assembly, the launch of new NIC - Google initiatives aimed at bolstering AI entrepreneurship and digital literacy in Vietnam are among news highlights June 18.
Vietnam and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism as it remains a threat to peace, security, and stability across their respective nations, the broader region, and the international community.
The Vietnamese representative also emphasised the shared responsibility of relevant parties to build trust, enhance cooperation, and jointly manage the risks of conflict, thus safeguarding long-term peace and stability in the East Sea.
The National Assembly on June 18 passed the law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality, with 408 out of 420 participating deputies voting in favour, accounting for 85.36% of the total.
The Party leader asked the new HCM City to embrace a multi-centre and integrated urban ecosystem where each development pole functions as a link complementary to and intelligently connected with each other in a harmonious whole.
The resolutions issued by the PM as well as ministries and ministry-level agencies reassign responsibility for 346 administrative procedures - 18 from district to provincial levels, 278 to commune level, and 50 eliminated.
Legislators are due to pass several amended laws, including the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy, and the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality.
Vietnamese localities' readiness to implement the two-tier local administration model, the evacuation of 18 Vietnamese citizens from Iran, Petrovietnam's 11th ranking in the 2025 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 are among news highlights on June 17 evening.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Source: The Forward)
