Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (L) meets with Premier of Quebec Philippe Couillard on June 8 (Canada time). (Photo: VNA)
Quebec (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc met with Premier of Quebec Philippe Couillard on June 8 (Canada time), as part of his attendance at the Group of Seven (G7) Outreach Summit and visit to Canada from June 8 – 10 at the invitation of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
At the meeting, Phuc thanked for the warm welcome he received in Quebec and expressed his impression of the local diverse and strong growth.
Vietnam values cooperation with Canadian localities, including Quebec, placing it as a priority in the two countries’ comprehensive partnership, stated the Vietnamese PM.
Philippe Couillard welcomed the Vietnamese high-ranking delegation’s attendance at the Group of Seven (G7) Outreach Summit and visit to Canada.
He said the establishment of the Vietnam – Canada comprehensive partnership in November 2017 is an important milestone in bilateral relations, serving as a drive to intensify friendship and cooperation between their localities.
Lauding collaboration between Vietnam and Quebec in recent year, especially in trade and education – training, Phuc suggested Quebec continue granting scholarships for Vietnamese students, supporting Vietnam’s participation in projects on climate change response, economics, and education within the framework of the International Francophone Organisation.
PM Phuc asked Quebec’s authorities to facilitate the involvement of Vietnamese expatriates here in the local development and bilateral ties between Vietnam and Canada.
The Premier of Quebec vowed to continue promoting cooperation expansion and academic exchange via the establishment of partnerships and student exchange programmes.
He pledged to create best conditions possible for Vietnamese expatriates to make contributions to bilateral relations.
Philippe Couillard requested Vietnam consider Quebec’s proposal to set up a representative office in the country.
𝓀 PM Phuc took the occasion to invite the Quebec Premier to visit Vietnam, which was accepted.
PM Phuc and Premier of Quebec Philippe Couillard witness the signing of a joint statement on tertiary education between Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training and Quebec’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education (Photo: VNA)
🌳 After their meeting, the leaders witnessed the signing of a joint statement on tertiary education between Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training and Quebec’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education.-VNA
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation left Hanoi in the evening of June 7 for Quebec to attend the expanded Group of Seven (G7) Summit and visit Canada from June 8-10 at the invitation of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
The attendance of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc at the G7 Outreach Summit and his visit to Canada as invited by his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau is expected to expand the cooperation between the two countries, according to Donald Bobiash, Assistant Deputy Minister for Asia-Pacific at Global Affairs Canada.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s visit to Canada and his attendance at the G7 Outreach Summit there not only marks a new milestone in the two countries’ relations, but also demonstrates an increasing role of Vietnam in one of the world’s most important forums.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation arrived in Quebec on June 8 morning (local time) to attend the Group of Seven (G7) Outreach Summit and visit Canada.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc enjoyed a smart technological show at Laval International University – the oldest in Canada and North America, in Quebec state, Canada on June 8.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (L) meets with Premier of Quebec Philippe Couillard on June 8 (Canada time). (Photo: VNA)
PM Phuc and Premier of Quebec Philippe Couillard witness the signing of a joint statement on tertiary education between Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training and Quebec’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education (Photo: VNA)
