Vietnamese, Canadian PMs meet on ASEAN summit sidelines

JAKARTA — Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính had a meeting with his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau in Jakarta on September 6, as both leaders are in Indonesia to attend the 43rd ASEAN Summit and Related Summits. Both PMs expressed their joy at witnessing the extensive and effective development of the countries’ comprehensive partnership. The Canadian PM announced that Canada plans to send a business delegation led by its trade minister to Việt Nam in 2024 to explore trade and investment opportunities. He also affirmed his readiness to Việt Nam in fulfilling commitments related to labour and the environment within the CPTPP. He expressed a wish to soon welcome Trudeau on a visit to Việt Nam.