Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the General Secretary and President of Vietnam, Tô Lâm, on the margins of the 19th Sommet de la Francophonie.
The Prime Minister and the President discussed the ongoing implementation of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy and the Canada-Vietnam Comprehensive Partnership. They underlined areas for enhanced co-operation, including regional security, climate change, clean energy, and sustainable development. Prime Minister Trudeau raised consular issues and the importance of advancing the promotion and protection of human rights. Both countries reiterated their commitment to the principle that disputes must be resolved peacefully and in accordance with the international law.
The Prime Minister and the President discussed ways to expand bilateral trade and investment through the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. The two leaders also underscored the importance of collaborating within the Francophonie forum.
Prime Minister Trudeau and President Lâm reaffirmed the strong partnership between Canada and Vietnam, including through strong people-to-people ties, and they agreed to remain in close and regular contact.