Vietnam honours Canadian officials for boosting bilateral ties
(VOVworld) – The Vietnamese Embassy in Canada held a meeting on Tuesday to pay tribute to Canadian officials who have significantly contributed to increasing bilateral ties between the two countries. 52 guests attended the event to mark the 70th traditional day of Vietnam’s diplomatic sector and the 42nd founding anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties.
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| Vietnamese Ambassador To Anh Dung welcomes guests to the event (Photo: Vietnamplus) |
Vietnamese Ambassador To Anh Dung expressed his gratitude to the people and Government of Canada for their friendship and valuable support for Vietnam during the war as well as for the country’s reconstruction and development over the past 42 years. He stressed the fruitful developments in bilateral ties, hoping the Canadian officials and friends would continue to assist in promoting friendship and cooperation between the two countries.
Peter MacArthur – Director General of the South, Southeast Asia and Oceania Bureau under the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Department – affirmed Vietnam is an important partner of his country and highlighted the dynamic progress made in bilateral ties, as evidenced by Vietnam’s inclusion in the list of priorities in the Global Markets Action Plan, the International Education Strategy and the International Development Programme of Canada. He expressed his hope that bilateral ties would continue to grow as Canada increasingly turns its attention to the Asia-Pacific, especially the Southeast Asian region.