VOV.VN - Vietnam always views Canada as one of its most important partners, particularly as it is the second largest partner behind the United States in the Americas, while Canada regards Vietnam to be its largest trading partner in ASEAN, as well as a gateway to help Canadian firms make inroad into the region.

Vietnam is an important trading partner of Canada in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and this will open up chances for stronger cooperation between the two countries to expand Canadian goods and services’ presence in Asia, said co-chair of the Canada - ASEAN Business Council (CABC) Janet De Silva.