Government of Canada 

News release

August 29, 2020 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada

Canada and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) enjoy a strong and comprehensive bilateral relationship, underpinned by over 40 years of economic, security and political cooperation.

As trading nations, ASEAN countries and Canada know that building comprehensive and inclusive trade partnerships benefit our businesses, our peoples and our economies—especially as we work toward economic recovery from the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Yesterday evening, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, virtually co-chaired—along with Vietnam’s Minister of Industry and Trade, Trần Tuấn Anh—the 9th annual ASEAN Economic Ministers-Canada consultations.

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