Canadian Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Kyle Nunas (L) and Vice Chairwoman of the municipal People’s Committee Vo Thi Hong Anh (Photo: VNA) Can Tho (VNA) – Canadian Consul General in HoChi Minh City Kyle Nunas and authorities of the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho onDecember 9 committed to bolstering bilateral cooperation in various areas,especially agriculture, health care and environment.
During a working session in the city, Vice Chairwoman of themunicipal People’s Committee Vo Thi Hong Anh said it is developing high-tech,eco-friendly and sustainable agriculture, as well as high-quality health care,which are also Canada’s strengths.
She added that the city calls on foreign investors toprovide modern equipment for a local cardiovascular hospital project.
According to her, Can Tho also plans to establish a diseasecontrol centre to improve forecast and prevention of diseases for localresidents.
Nunas, for his part, said Canada is well-known forhigh-quality medical services, that is why the supply of modern equipment iswithin its capability.
On agriculture, he said the Canadian Consulate General in HoChi Minh City will serve as a bridge for Can Tho agriculture firms, especiallyprocessors, to seek business opportunities.
On the basis of the environment protection agreement signedbetween the two Prime Ministers, he said the office will take concrete actions inresponse to climate change.
The diplomat added that Canada provides scholarships forinternational students each year to study climate change response with simplerequirements. In the near future, the Canadian government will also offerscholarships to mid-level officials in the field.
Both sides also discussed solutions to agricultural wastesand industrial garbage via cooperation between the two countries’ enterprises.
Statistics from the municipal Department of Foreign Affairsshow that Can Tho’s exports to Canada hit 7.7 million USD last year, mostlyrice, agro-fisheries, and apparel while spending 19.9 million USD on importingmaterials, machinery and equipment./.
During a working session in the city, Vice Chairwoman of themunicipal People’s Committee Vo Thi Hong Anh said it is developing high-tech,eco-friendly and sustainable agriculture, as well as high-quality health care,which are also Canada’s strengths.
She added that the city calls on foreign investors toprovide modern equipment for a local cardiovascular hospital project.
According to her, Can Tho also plans to establish a diseasecontrol centre to improve forecast and prevention of diseases for localresidents.
Nunas, for his part, said Canada is well-known forhigh-quality medical services, that is why the supply of modern equipment iswithin its capability.
On agriculture, he said the Canadian Consulate General in HoChi Minh City will serve as a bridge for Can Tho agriculture firms, especiallyprocessors, to seek business opportunities.
On the basis of the environment protection agreement signedbetween the two Prime Ministers, he said the office will take concrete actions inresponse to climate change.
The diplomat added that Canada provides scholarships forinternational students each year to study climate change response with simplerequirements. In the near future, the Canadian government will also offerscholarships to mid-level officials in the field.
Both sides also discussed solutions to agricultural wastesand industrial garbage via cooperation between the two countries’ enterprises.
Statistics from the municipal Department of Foreign Affairsshow that Can Tho’s exports to Canada hit 7.7 million USD last year, mostlyrice, agro-fisheries, and apparel while spending 19.9 million USD on importingmaterials, machinery and equipment./.
VNA
