State Visit to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam - Day 3
Sentinels stood guard during the official departure from the capital city of Hanoi, Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
Fri, 11/18/2011 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2011-0681-001
Upon his arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, His Excellency met with Mr. Le Hoang Quan, Chairman of the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City.
Fri, 11/18/2011 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2011-0683-002
His Excellency and Canadian delegates interacted with Canadian educators, business people and volunteers, as well as with Vietnamese-Canadians who have returned to support Vietnam in its effort to become a knowledge-based economy.
Fri, 11/18/2011 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2011-0688-001
His Excellency took part in a reception with Vietnamese friends of Canada and members of the Canadian community abroad. The Governor General and Mr. Le Hoang Quan, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, said a few words during the reception.
Fri, 11/18/2011 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2011-0688-003
Since 1997, Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry has had a successful partnership with the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST). Both institutions have co-operated through various channels, including instructor exchange and student internships.
Fri, 11/18/2011 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG2011-0685-001
His Excellency then visited the Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry.
Fri, 11/18/2011 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG2011-0685-005
The Governor General addressed some 200 Vietnamese graduates from the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST) program and their parents on the topic of the important educational linkages that exist between Canadian and Vietnamese institutions.
Fri, 11/18/2011 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG2011-0685-007