Vietnam central part of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy: Canadian official
Vietnam is a central part of the CAD2.3-billion (US$1.7 billion) Indo-Pacific Strategy that Canada has been implementing, Canadian Associate Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Cindy Termorshuizen has said.
This is part of Canada’s efforts to ensure that the country will be a dynamic and active partner in the region, especially for Vietnam, Cindy Termorshuizen told a recent ceremony held by the Vietnamese Embassy in Ottawa to mark Vietnam’s 78th National Day (September 2), and the 50th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations.
She assessed that strong growth in economic cooperation between Canada and Vietnam is largely thanks to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and the two countries must continue developing their relationship, opening up many opportunities in different fields.
At the event, Vietnamese Ambassador Pham Vinh Quang recalled the country’s development achievements in the fields of politics, diplomacy and economy.
He affirmed that Vietnam remains one of the favourite destinations for foreign investors and tourists.
Talking to Vietnam News Agency reporters in Ottawa, Senator Victor Oh, Chairman of the Canada-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group, said he was extremely impressed with Vietnam's vibrant development through the information provided by the Vietnamese Ambassador as well as what he witnessed during his recent visit to Ho Chi Minh City.
Vietnam will develop even more rapidly and strongly, and even be able to become a booming economy in ASEAN, he said, adding that in his role, he will actively promote economic and trade relations based on educational, cultural and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.
