Speaking at the event, Consul General Nguyen Quang Trung briefed participants on Vietnam’s achievements in foreign affairs and socio-economic development in the past year, particularly milestones of relations between Vietnam and Canada as the two countries celebrated the 50th founding anniversary of their diplomatic ties (1973-2023).

Consul General Nguyen Quang Trung (second, left) presents a gift to representatives of the British Columbia government.

British Columbia's Minister of Forests and Minister Responsible for the Consular Corps Bruce Ralston spoke highly of the programme which helped to contribute to the richness of the multicultural society in Canada.

He also praised the roles of the Vietnamese community in general and the Vietnam-Canada Business Association (VCBA) in particular in the province's socio-economic development as well as positive contributions of the Consulate General to promoting the partnership between Vietnam and British Columbia.

On behalf of the local government, Ralston handed over an insignia to Consul General Nguyen Quang Trung in recognition of his contributions to the relationship between Vietnam and British Columbia.

On behalf of the Senate of Canada and the Canada - Vietnam Friendship Parliamentary Group, Senator Victor Oh presented Consul General Nguyen Quang Trung with an insignia for his contributions to strengthening relations between the two countries.

Ambassadors pay tribute to Vietnamese street workers ahead of Tet

In a video featuring street cleaners and vendors in Hanoi, Ambassadors Thomas Gass of Switzerland, Hilde Solbakken of Norway, Shawn Steil of Canada, and New Zealand Deputy Ambassador Ginny Chapman wished Vietnam a year of prosperity for all.

Spring book street promises exciting activities during Tet

A Spring Book Street programme kicked off on February 5, creating a cultural space for book lovers in the upcoming New Year.

Virtual gathering connects Vietnamese “blue beret” soldiers together before Tet

The Ministry of National Defence on February 5 held a virtual event connecting with the Vietnamese forces engaged in the United Nations peacekeeping mission on the threshold of the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) festival.

Free train rides offered for workers going home for Tet

Many disadvantaged workers and families in Ho Chi Minh City have been offered free train rides home this Lunar New Year (Tet holiday), a gesture of support with the hope that everyone can be reunited with their families on the occasion of the most important traditional festival of Vietnamese.

Hanoi to ban vehicles from West Lake streets for Tet drone performances

Sections of several streets in Hanoi's Tay Ho District would see vehicles banned on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings in preparation of Lunar New Year's Eve light shows involving 2,024 drones.

Source: VNA