Top legislator applauds Vietnam-Canada comprehensive partnership
Chairwoman of Vietnam’s National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Hanoi on November 8, hailing the establishment of the countries’ comprehensive partnership as an important stride.
Chairwoman of Vietnam’s National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (R) meets with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Hanoi on November 8 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Chairwoman of Vietnam’s NationalAssembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau inHanoi on November 8, hailing the establishment of the countries’ comprehensivepartnership as an important stride.
She said the Vietnamese and Canadian PrimeMinisters’ issuance of a joint statement on the comprehensive partnership is animportant stride and a necessary basis to promote bilateral relations in asubstantive, stable and long-term fashion.
She took this occasion to thank the CanadianGovernment for its new projects worth over 43 million USD in total to supportVietnam to cope with climate change, ensure food safety and increasecooperatives’ capacity.
The host leader voiced her support for Canada’sforeign policy of enhancing connectivity with the world and the Asian-Pacificregion and reinforcing ties with Vietnam and ASEAN.
Appreciating Canada’s contribution to thepreparation for APEC events in Vietnam, Chairwoman Ngan said PM Trudeau’sparticipation will contribute to the success of the APEC Economic Leaders’Week, promote regional economic cooperation, and help raise Canada’s stature inan evolving regional security and economic-trade structure.
This is an opportunity for Canada to show thatthe country is an important and active partner in the cooperation anddevelopment of the region and the world, she added.
For his part, the Canadian leader affirmed hiscountry treasures ties with Vietnam in its foreign policy, noting that on thebasis of their sound relations, the two countries should intensify cooperation,especially when they have set up a comprehensive partnership.
At the meeting, the two leaders exchanged viewson such issues as gender equality, women empowerment and children protection,adding that these fields should become their countries’ policy priorities.
They also touched upon some regional andinternational matters of shared concern. Regarding the East Sea issue, theyexpressed their support for the maintenance of order on the basis ofinternational law, peaceful settlement of East Sea disputes, and full respectfor diplomatic and legal processes and international law.-VNA
The upcoming official visit to Vietnam made by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau from November 8-9 will help open up more cooperation opportunities for both countries.
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 arrived in Hanoi on November 8 to start his two-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau agreed to establish the framework of a comprehensive partnership between Vietnam and Canada during their talks in Hanoi.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong hosted a reception for Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Hanoi on November 8.
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.
The General Secretary underlined the resolve to achieve a growth rate of at least 8% in 2025, laying the groundwork for double-digit growth in the following period. He noted that these are mandatory targets, with no alternative path to success.
Chairwoman of Vietnam’s National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (R) meets with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Hanoi on November 8 (Photo: VNA) 
