In a more divided world, middle powers must have the capacity to chart their own course. Canada and Vietnam are strengthening their resilience at home, developing their economic ties, and giving themselves more options in their engagement abroad.
I met with my Vietnamese counterpart to see how we can build on more than 50 years of diplomatic relations. As the global dynamic evolves, our countries have an important role to play in fostering prosperity, stability, and an open and rules-based international order.
: Anita Anand
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada