Friendship Association contributes to developing Vietnam-Canada ties
VOV.VN - Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam Shawn Perry Steil has applauded the Vietnam-Canada Friendship Association’s positive contributions to the development of Vietnam-Canada relations.
The Vietnam-Canada Friendship Association held its fourth congress for the 202-2027 term in Hanoi on June 19, with the participation of Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO), Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam Shawn Perry Steil and others.
The VUFO leader was appreciative of the performance of the association, a member of VUFO, and highlighted citizen diplomacy as one of the three pillars of Vietnamese diplomacy.
Nga asked the Vietnam-Canada Friendship Association to continue expanding the network of its partners in Canada and constantly renew the content and methods of operation towards practical and specific results in strengthening the friendship and cooperation between the two nations.
She also suggested the association to incentize more young people to become involved in its activities.
Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam Shawn Perry Steil said that the association has boosted closer coordination with the Canadian Embassy in carrying out common priorities, especially people-to-people exchange.
The congress elected a 41 member executive committee and Deputy Minister of Health Tran Van Thuan as Chairman of the association in the new term.