Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc speaks at the meeting with staff of the Vietnamese Embassy and representatives of the Vietnamese community in Canada (Photo: VNA)Quebec (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc metwith staff of the Vietnamese Embassy and representatives of the Vietnamesecommunity from across Canada in Quebec on June 10 morning (local time).
At the meeting, Vietnamese expatriates expressedtheir delight at the fast socio-economic development of Vietnam as well as thesuccess of PM Phuc’s participation in the G7 Outreach Summit and visit toCanada. They said the trip is a great contribution to bilateral relations andalso an encouragement to the Vietnamese community in Canada.
They also informed PM Phuc about the life ofVietnamese in Canada, noting that with the support of the Vietnamese Embassyand overseas representative agencies, their material and spiritual lives havebeen improved.
The expatriates voiced their hope for more assistancefrom the Party and State in procedures for visa and returning to do businessand invest in the homeland.
PM Phuc reiterated the Party and State’sconsistent policy of considering overseas Vietnamese as an integral part and aresource of Vietnam. He stressed all Vietnamese expatriates, including those inCanada, are encouraged to return to visit and invest in the homeland tocontribute to national development and protection.
He said 2018 marks the 45th founding anniversaryof Vietnam-Canada diplomatic ties, noting that Vietnam is the top ASEAN tradepartner of Canada. The PM recalled that during his meeting with PM JustinTrudeau in Vietnam in 2017, he had asked the Canadian leader to providefavourable conditions for the Vietnamese community in Canada, thus helping toenhance bilateral friendship.
Phuc noted with satisfaction that many Vietnamesepeople in Canada have been successful and actively engaged in key economicfields in Canada like science-technology and education.
The Government leader asked Vietnamese aroundthe globe, including in Canada, to continue overcoming difficulties, keepingsolidarity and mutual support, and contributing to the development of thehomeland.-VNA
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