PM Trudeau appreciates contributions by Vietnamese Canadians
(VOVWORLD) - Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has sent greetings to Vietnamese people living in Canada and around the world, on the occasion of the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) – the biggest festival in a year of Vietnamese.
 Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. (Photo: VNA) |
In his letter, the Prime Minister acknowledged continuous contributions of Vietnamese Canadians to the host country, affirming that Tet is a good chance to better understand the rich culture, customs and traditions of the Vietnamese community. He also said that Tet is a great time to look back on the past, achievements in 2022 and hope for new beginnings.
In 2023, Vietnam and Canada will celebrate 50 years of their diplomatic relations, he said, adding that the friendship and relationship between the two peoples has continued to be strengthened with the presence of about 250,000 Vietnamese Canadians in this North American country.