September 25, 2026. The leaders of the two countries elevated Canada-Viet Nam relations to a Strategic Partnership anchored in eight pillars. OTTAWA — Louise Arbour, the General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam and President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam Tô Lâm paid a State visit to Canada from Sept. 24 to 25. This was the first official visit to Canada of a General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries in 1973. As part of the visit, Tô Lâm met with Prime Minister Mark Carney in Ottawa.
In a statement, Canada and Viet Nam recognized the importance of rules-based international economic engagements. The two leaders elevated Canada-Viet Nam relations to a Strategic Partnership anchored in eight pillars: Bilateral, regional and multilateral cooperation; Trade, investment, financial and economic cooperation; Cooperation on transportation and supply chain management and infrastructure; Cooperation on digital transformation, artificial intelligence, advanced technologies, and innovation; Cooperation on energy security, environment and sustainable growth; Cooperation on food security, and agri-food; Cooperation on defence, security, maritime, law enforcement, and justice; Cooperation on education, culture, and people-to-people ties.
In a Sept. 24 press release, Canada and Viet Nam say they aim to address shared challenges, seize emerging opportunities, and contribute to a more secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.
Author: CM Staff
