Vietnam’s National Day marked in Canada
VOV.VN - The 77th National Day of Vietnam (September 2) was celebrated by the Vietnamese Embassy in Canada on August 26, with the participation of Canadian government and parliament officials, representatives from diplomatic corps, social organisations, and businesses, and Vietnamese expatriates.
In his speech at the event, Vietnamese Ambassador Pham Cao Phong stressed that the country is looking towards the future with a foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, peace, friendship, co-operation and development. In line with this, the country will seek diversification and multilateralisation of external relations moving forward.
Vietnam represents a friend, a reliable partner, and an active and responsible member of the wider international community, the diplomat affirmed.
He added that Vietnamese people remain determined to protect independence, sovereignty, unity, territorial integrity, the people's right to self-determination, and each citizen's right to pursue happiness.
Paul Thoppil, assistant deputy minister at Global Affairs Canada, expressed his admiration for the country’s 77-year journey, during which the nation has made an impressive transformation to become one of the fastest growing economies in the world.
Thoppil said he is optimistic that the country can become a strategic partner of Canada in the future, particularly as the two countries continue to build a common vision of peace, stability, and prosperity for ASEAN and its people.
He noted that as a nation bordering the Pacific Ocean, Canada recognises the profound and growing importance of the Indo-Pacific region and Southeast Asia.
The official stated that the North American coutnry will strive to engage more deeply in the region, both bilaterally and through the regional architecture, especially as both sides share a common interest in ensuring the regional peace, stability, and prosperity.