The Vietnamese Embassy in Canada on August 26 held a ceremony to mark the 77th National Day of Vietnam (September 2), which gathered Canadian government and parliament officials, representatives from diplomatic corps, social organisations, and businesses, and Vietnamese expatriates.
Paul Thoppil, Assistant Deputy Minister at Global Affairs Canada, speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA)
Ottawa (VNA) – The Vietnamese Embassy in Canadaon August 26 held a ceremony to mark the 77th National Day ofVietnam (September 2), which gathered Canadian government and parliament officials,representatives from diplomatic corps, social organisations, and businesses,and Vietnamese expatriates.
In his speech, Vietnamese Ambassador Pham Cao Phong stressedthat Vietnam is looking to the future with a foreign policy of independence,self-reliance, peace, friendship, cooperation and development, and diversificationand multilateralisation of external relations.
Vietnam is a friend, a reliable partner and an active andresponsible member of the international community, the diplomat affirmed.
He said the Vietnamese people are determined to protect independence,sovereignty, unity, territorial integrity, the people's right toself-determination, and each citizen's right to pursue happiness.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Canada Pham Cao Phong (3rd from right) and representatives of the Canadian Government and parliament and foreign diplomatic missions. (Photo: VNA)
Paul Thoppil, Assistant Deputy Minister at GlobalAffairs Canada, expressed his admiration for the 77-year journey of Vietnam, duringwhich the nation made an impressive transformation, becoming one of the fastest growing economies in the world.
Thoppil said he is optimistic that Vietnam can become a strategicpartner of Canada in the future, as the two countries continue to build acommon vision of peace, stability and prosperity for ASEAN and its people.
He noted that as a country bordering the Pacific Ocean,Canada recognises the profound and growing importance of the Indo-Pacific andSoutheast Asia.
The official stated Canada will strive to engage more deeply inthe region, both bilaterally and through the regional architecture, as the sides share a common interest in ensuring the regional peace, stability, andprosperity./.
The Vietnam-Canada Investment Forum was held online on April 7 (Canada time), offering a good opportunity for the Southeast Asian nation to promote and attract investment, and to intensify the supply chain between the two sides at a time when both economies are showing signs of good recovery.
Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son and his Canadian counterpart Mélanie Joly discussed measures to further deepen the Vietnam-Canada partnership during talks in Hanoi on April 13.
Professor Julie Dai Trang Nguyen (Julie Nguyen), director of the Canada-Vietnam Society (CVS), highlighted the importance of Vietnam to Canadian businesses during talks at the Standing Committee on International Trade under the House of Commons of Canada on April 27.
The Canada-Vietnam Friendship Association (CVFS) held a virtual workshop to celebrate the 47th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day (April 30), gathering the participation of many Canadians and Vietnamese expatriates.
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.
Paul Thoppil, Assistant Deputy Minister at Global Affairs Canada, speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA) 
Vietnamese Ambassador to Canada Pham Cao Phong (3rd from right) and representatives of the Canadian Government and parliament and foreign diplomatic missions. (Photo: VNA) 
