Speaking at the event, Vietnamese Ambassador to Canada Pham Cao Phong said Vietnam and Canada are promoting their comprehensive partnership in a practical, effective, stable and sustainable manner, both bilaterally and multilaterally, in the region and the world, for the sake of peace, stability, cooperation and development in Asia-Pacific and the world.
Two-way trade between the two countries hit 6.1 billion CAD (about 4.7 billion USD), up 24.7% annually.
Philip Fernandez from the CVFS said it will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Vietnam – Canada ties next year with various activities.