PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc meets Vietnamese expats in Canada
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc met with staff of the Vietnamese Embassy and representatives of the Vietnamese community from across Canada in Quebec on June 10 morning (local time).
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc speaks at the meeting with staff of the Vietnamese Embassy and representatives of the Vietnamese community in Canada (Photo: VNA)
Quebec (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc metwith staff of the Vietnamese Embassy and representatives of the Vietnamesecommunity from across Canada in Quebec on June 10 morning (local time).
At the meeting, Vietnamese expatriates expressedtheir delight at the fast socio-economic development of Vietnam as well as thesuccess of PM Phuc’s participation in the G7 Outreach Summit and visit toCanada. They said the trip is a great contribution to bilateral relations andalso an encouragement to the Vietnamese community in Canada.
They also informed PM Phuc about the life ofVietnamese in Canada, noting that with the support of the Vietnamese Embassyand overseas representative agencies, their material and spiritual lives havebeen improved.
The expatriates voiced their hope for more assistancefrom the Party and State in procedures for visa and returning to do businessand invest in the homeland.
PM Phuc reiterated the Party and State’sconsistent policy of considering overseas Vietnamese as an integral part and aresource of Vietnam. He stressed all Vietnamese expatriates, including those inCanada, are encouraged to return to visit and invest in the homeland tocontribute to national development and protection.
He said 2018 marks the 45th founding anniversaryof Vietnam-Canada diplomatic ties, noting that Vietnam is the top ASEAN tradepartner of Canada. The PM recalled that during his meeting with PM JustinTrudeau in Vietnam in 2017, he had asked the Canadian leader to providefavourable conditions for the Vietnamese community in Canada, thus helping toenhance bilateral friendship.
Phuc noted with satisfaction that many Vietnamesepeople in Canada have been successful and actively engaged in key economicfields in Canada like science-technology and education.
The Government leader asked Vietnamese aroundthe globe, including in Canada, to continue overcoming difficulties, keepingsolidarity and mutual support, and contributing to the development of thehomeland.-VNA
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc introduced to Canadian businesses the dynamic Vietnamese economy with improved investment and business environment and abundant opportunities for foreign investors.
The website of the Asia-Pacific Foundation of Canada on June 9 published an article of the Vietnam News Agency titled “Vietnam’s G7 Participation Opportunity to Build on Economic, Geostrategic Relationship with Canada.”
Several memoranda of understanding (MoU) on cooperation in different fields were inked between Vietnam and Canada in the presence of Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc at the two countries’ business roundtable in Quebec on June 8 (Canada time).
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau reached consensus on measures to step up bilateral ties across fields during their talks in Quebec, Canada, on June 10 (local time).
As part of the ASEAN Day celebrations, the Vietnamese embassy will also host the ASEAN Family Day 2025 in Ottawa to foster solidarity and community spirit among ASEAN members in Canada.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by the 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc speaks at the meeting with staff of the Vietnamese Embassy and representatives of the Vietnamese community in Canada (Photo: VNA) 
