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.
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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
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