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Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand made remarks regarding economic relations and trade cooperation with Vietnam.

In a post on social media, Anand said Canadian companies increasingly view Vietnam as a hub for reaching new customers and supply chains across Southeast Asia.

Anand stated that Vietnam is Canada's largest trading partner in the ASEAN region and plays a central role in Canada's efforts to expand its economic presence in Southeast Asia, one of the world's fastest-growing markets.

She said that during her meeting with Vietnamese Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung, they focused on turning the current economic momentum into greater market access and new commercial opportunities.

Anand also noted that Vietnam is chairing the CPTPP Commission this year, adding that the two countries can work together to strengthen the agreement and coordinate on regional security developments.