At the event (Photo: Ministry of Planning and Investment)Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam wishes to continue toreceive Canada's sharing, cooperation, and consultation in the upcoming eventsto continue to develop and replicate successful co-operative models to morelocalities, said an official.
Phung Quoc Chi, head of the Cooperative Development Agencyunder the Ministry of Planning and Investment, made the statement at an onlineworkshop held on October 6. The workshop, which was co-organised by the agencyand the Vietnam Co-operative Enterprise Development Project (VCEDP), discussedCanada’s experience on cooperative law.
Speaking at the event, Chi said the Canadian Government has joinedmany cooperation activities in promoting the collective economy andcooperatives movement in Vietnam for many years.
Via the VCEDP, Canada has helped Vietnam build many cooperativemodels that operate effectively following the nature and standards of thecurrent modern ones recognised in the world, he noted.
Brian Allemekinders, head of Cooperation and Development at the Embassy ofCanada in Vietnam, said the two nations share a long standing and closecollaboration in socio-economic development, particularly the growth of theco-operative movement in Vietnam for improving farmers’ living standards andcompetitiveness.
Regarding the Ministry of Planning and Investment’s currentresponsibility for reviewing 10 years of implementation of Vietnam’s 2012 Lawon Co-operatives and for proposing amendments and supplements to the law, he said the revision would create a strong foundation for co-operatives inthe time to come./.
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