Canada and Viet Nam deepen ties across trade, energy and security

Canada and Viet Nam have elevated their relationship to a Strategic Partnership. The agreement sets out cooperation across eight areas, including trade and investment, transportation, technology, energy and the environment, food security, defence and security, and education and cultural ties.

• Flights: An expanded air transport agreement enables direct passenger and all-cargo flights between the countries.
• Trade: The leaders cited nearly CAN$1.7 billion in combined agri-food and seafood trade in 2025 and backed continued work on trade agreements and investment.
• Next step: Foreign ministers will coordinate with relevant agencies to develop an action plan for the partnership.