Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau kicked off celebrations on Saturday to mark the country's 150th birthday amid heavy security as many citizens braved incessant rains and long delays to reach the main site in the nation's capital. About 500,000 people were expected to be in Ottawa for the long-anticipated Canada Day festivities, which features a large outdoor celebration in front of the national Parliament, complete with acrobats, fireworks and musicians including Irish singer Bono and other members of rock band U2. Trudeau, accompanied by Britain's Prince Charles, shook hands with some of the thousands of revelers who converged on Canada's capital Ottawa. "Canada is a country made strong not in spite of our differences but because of them," Trudeau told the gathering. "We don't aspire to be a melting pot – indeed, we know true strength and resilience flows through Canadian diversity." Britain's Prince Charles meets with Canada's Prime … [Read more...] about On rainy 150th birthday, nation celebrates the meaning of Canada
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7/7/2016 - 16:28 (VOVworld) – Leaders from 28 nations will attend a NATO Summit, which will open in Warsaw on July 8. The two-day event will discuss ways to increase NATO’s defense and deterrence capabilities and promote stability outside NATO’s borders. More 6/22/2016 - 17:11 (VOVworld) – British Prime Minister David Cameron urged British to vote to remain in the European Union, 2 days before a referendum on Breixt. More 6/21/2016 - 15:36 (VOVworld) – British MPs and peers paid tribute to Labour MP Jo Cox, who was murdered in West Yorkshire on Thursday. Mrs. Cox had consistently fought for the rights of immigrants and was one of the first MPs to voice her support for Britain staying in the EU. More 5/23/2016 - 18:59 (VOVworld) – The UK would suffer a year-long recession if its voters say “yes” to the Brexit scenario in the referendum scheduled to take place on June 23rd, More 5/16/2016 - 9:03 … [Read more...] about British Prime Minister David Cameron
Deputy Prime Minister seeks to drive education with ties
Deputy Prime Minister seeks to drive education with ties (10-12-2007) HA NOI — Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan has discussed new possibilities for co-operation with representatives from Canada, France and India. Nhan, who doubles as Minister of Education and Training, on Saturday received representatives from several well-known French colleges, who are attending a European education exhibition in Ha Noi. At the meeting, Nhan spoke highly of France’s education system, expressing his hope that more Vietnamese students would have the chance to study there, particularly for medical and technology-related subjects. Nhan gave a brief introduction to Viet Nam’s education system and its goals and affirmed Viet Nam’s valuing of education and training. Canadian model Nhan addressed the potential for Vietnamese education leaders to learn from Canada’s community-based college system at a reception for Canadian Ambassador to Viet Nam Gabriel Lessard, held in Ha … [Read more...] about Deputy Prime Minister seeks to drive education with ties
Nation strengthens relations with Canada
Nation strengthens relations with Canada (01-07-2006) Canadian Ambassador Gabriel Lessard spoke to the Viet Nam News on the occasion of his country’s National Day today. Canada has been a long-stand ing supporter of Viet Nam’s accession to the World Trade Organisation (WTO). How would you assess Viet Nam’s efforts in its bid? What opportunities will be opened for Canadian entrepreneurs when Viet Nam joins the WTO? Canada has been a strong supporter of Viet Nam’s efforts to join the WTO. WTO membership would re-inforce Viet Nam’s economic reforms and give the Vietnamese people better opportunities to benefit from the global economy. Canada believes Viet Nam’s participation in the rules-based global trading system will help both our nations grow and prosper. Canada and Viet Nam finished our bilateral WTO negotiations last summer, and we continue to work closely with Viet Nam to complete the multilateral WTO negotiations. We are also providing technical … [Read more...] about Nation strengthens relations with Canada
Canada’s Minister of International Development and La Francophonie visits Vietnam
Canada’s Minister of International Development and La Francophonie Marie-Claude Bibeau (VOVworld) – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh received on Monday Canada’s Minister of International Development and La Francophonie Marie-Claude Bibeau, who is on a visit to Vietnam from Sunday to Wednesday. Minister Bibeau hailed Vietnam’s important role in the region and said Canada hopes boost bilateral ties with Vietnam in politics, diplomacy, trade-investment, education-science, and to increase development aids for Vietnam. Deputy PM Minh proposed both sides increase delegation exchanges, boost bilateral cooperation in economic, trade, and investment in a more practical manner to make full use of advantages of Vietnam and opportunities brought by the Trans-Pacific Partnership. He asked Canada’s Development Agency to continue its aids for Vietnam, especially in green growth, climate change response, education, poverty reduction, and support … [Read more...] about Canada’s Minister of International Development and La Francophonie visits Vietnam