Hanoi, Sept. 25 -- Arbour congratulated Viet Nam on its impressive socio-economic development achievements, and spoke highly of the country's growing international stature and role, as well as its development orientations and goals in the new era.

Canada and Viet Nam are both Pacific nations sharing many common interests in maintaining peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region, she noted, adding that Canada regards Viet Nam as an important partner in the region.

Building on a relationship consistently strengthened over generations, it is the time for the two sides to work together to elevate Viet Nam-Canada relations to a new level, stated the host.

Canada stands ready to leverage its strengths in resources, technolog...