Canadian Ambassador: Nothing can make Vietnam difficult

New Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam Shawn Steil – Photo taken from video

In the message sent to the people of Vietnam by the Embassy Canada provided on May 31, Ambassador Steil shared his joy to be in Vietnam at the present time.

“This wonderful country has just come out of the pandemic and is once again full of energy and optimism,” said the Canadian diplomat, expressing excitement about the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations this year. year 2023.

“I have never met such diligent and generous people. I believe that there is no obstacle that the Vietnamese people cannot overcome. The proof is the performance of Vietnamese athletes at the event. SEA Games 31. Congratulations to Vietnam”, the ambassador excitedly shared.

Affirming that Vietnam is Canada’s most important trading partner in Southeast Asia, Ambassador Steil believes that this is the time for the two countries to consolidate their comprehensive partnership with plenty of room for cooperation.

“Canada is proud of its partnership with Vietnam, proud to be a steadfast partner in Vietnam’s efforts to build a more inclusive, open and prosperous society,” said Mr. Steil.

According to the Canadian ambassador, Ottawa and Hanoi should work together to learn and share ways to deal with new challenges, including climate change.

“Canada is turning to the Indo-Pacific region and believes that countries that have faith in and rely on international norms and standards must work together to protect those standards and regulations. that rule,” Mr. Steil shared.

Ambassador Steil presented his credentials to President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on May 26. According to diplomatic tradition, the presentation of his credentials marks the time when he officially became Canada’s diplomatic representative in Vietnam.