These are the views expressed by Steve Rutchinski of the Canada-Vietnam Friendship Society (CVFS) during a recent media interview in which he attributed Vietnamese success in the fight against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) to the sound leadership shown by the CPV.

Rutchinski recalled an online meeting held by the CVFS last year in which Vietnamese health workers and authorities shared details about the nation’s measures aimed at protecting people’s health and happiness.

He stressed the limitless potential that exists for both Vietnam and Canada to further enhance their friendship ties.

Following the conclusion of the 13th National Party Congress, the CVFS will host an online event aimed at updating Canadians about the event’s outcomes, along with their significance to the country’s multifaceted development moving forward.

Furthermore, the occasion aims to celebrate the 91st founding anniversary of the CPV, showcase the nation’s reform achievements, and affirm the CPV’s indispensable role in Vietnamese history, he said.

Prof. Nguyen Dai Trang, president of the Canada-ASEAN Initiatives at York University, said Vietnamese achievements recorded over the past five years can be viewed as highly impressive.

During the 12th tenure, the nation signed five free trade agreements (FTA) and implemented four other trade deals, Prof. Trang said, emphasising that despite COVID-19, the country’s GDP reached 2.91% last year.

According to Prof. Trang, the nation’s strong economic performance has consolidated overseas Vietnamese’s trust in the sound leadership of the CPV whilst also raising admiration for the country among international friends.