Ottawa, Aug. 10 -- Against the backdrop of a volatile international economic and geopolitical environment, Vietnam's experience in pursuing a foreign policy of independence, self-reliance and expansion of relations with other countries drew great attention from progressive Canadian friends attending a recent annual event held by the Communist Party of Canada (Marxist-Leninist) (CPC (M-L)) in Ottawa. Speaking to the Vietnam News Agency correspondent in Ottawa on the sidelines of the event, CPC (M-L) member Margaret Villamizar said she is particularly impressed by the Vietnamese people's steadfast struggle to safeguard independence and the right to self-determination. She noted that the country's long history of defending its independence and...