On the occasion of Canada and Vietnam's 50th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations (August 21, 8 - August 1973, 21), the Canadian Embassy in Vietnam made a video to celebrate this important historical milestone. .
In the role of 'narrator', Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam Shawn Steil reviewed outstanding achievements in the 50-year journey of establishing Vietnam-Canada diplomatic relations.
Half a century ago, just a few months after the Paris Agreement was signed, Canada and Vietnam officially established diplomatic relations, followed by the opening of an Embassy in Hanoi in 1994 and soon after the General Assembly. Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City in 1995.
In 2017, Vietnam hosted the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) meetings. Attended by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the leaders of Canada and Vietnam announced a Comprehensive Partnership, based on five priorities of a deeper relationship: Political and diplomatic dialogue; trade and investment; national defense and security; development, cultural and academic exchange; science, technology and innovation.
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In 2022, bilateral dialogue will continue to strengthen, as demonstrated by the recent meeting at the ASEAN Summit between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
The two countries are witnessing continuous growth in trade, defense, development assistance and people-to-people exchanges.
In terms of trade, bilateral trade reaches new heights every year. In 2022, two-way trade in goods between Canada and Vietnam reached 13,8 billion Canadian dollars, up from 10,5 billion Canadian dollars in 2021. This tremendous growth has put Canada on the list. The 10 countries that buy Vietnam's exports the most globally. Vietnam is currently Canada's largest trading partner in ASEAN.
People-to-people exchanges continue to grow thanks to the dynamic Vietnamese-Canadian community in Canada, more and more Vietnamese young people are studying in Canada, while more and more Canadian tourists want to explore the beauty of nature. Vietnam's diverse culture and vibrant cities.
“Canada has been a reliable development cooperation partner of Vietnam for more than 30 years. Canada is proud that this strong and enduring partnership has supported the transition that has lifted millions out of poverty in Vietnam,” said Ambassador Shawn Steil.
“As we mark the 50th anniversary of our diplomatic relations, we would like to reiterate our commitment to continue strengthening our ties with Vietnam to support a prosperous and secure Indo-Pacific region. We look forward to forging deeper bonds by cultivating more of this important partnership in the years to come,” said Ambassador Shawn Steil.
