Receiving the delegation from the Canadian Embassy in Vietnam.

The meeting aimed to discuss organizing an exchange and meeting between several high-ranking representatives of the Canadian government and Vietnamese students. The event is scheduled for November 10th, with the participation of over 300 students from the University and other universities in Hanoi such as the Diplomatic Academy, National Economics University, Hanoi University, etc. It will also be attended and covered by media outlets interested in the topic. The venue will be the 8th floor of Building E, University of Social Sciences and Humanities. Professor Pham Quang Minh reached preliminary agreements with the Canadian Embassy delegation on issues such as the auditorium, participants, security procedures, reception process, and equipment.

Professor Pham Quang Minh discussed plans for organizing an exchange event with Ms. Monique Lamoureux.

On behalf of the University, Professor Pham Quang Minh expressed his gratitude to the Canadian Embassy in Vietnam for the idea of ​​organizing this event. The Rector pledged that the University would do its utmost to ensure the success of the exchange. This activity is not only significant for Vietnam-Canada relations in general but also helps students, lecturers, and staff of the University to better understand and contribute to strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. This is even more meaningful as the two countries are about to celebrate the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations next year (August 1973-August 2018).

Professor Pham Quang Minh poses for a commemorative photo with the delegation from the Canadian Embassy in Vietnam.

Over the past years, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities has welcomed many prominent politicians, high-ranking officials, and scholars such as Premier Li Keqiang of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, Governor General of Canada David Johnston, and former US Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken. These events were successful and left a deep impression on the partners as well as the faculty, staff, and students of the University.