Quang made the statement yesterday while receiving Canadian Foreign Minister Stephane Dion, who is on an official visit to Việt Nam. He thanked Canada for its financial assistance worth US$11.6 million, which was announced during the Canadian diplomat’s visit, to help Việt Nam fight against climate change. Foreign Ministers’ talksEarlier the same day, Canadian Foreign Minister Dion held talks with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Minh. “We can work together to help Việt Nam adapt to climate change,” he said. Vietnamese environmental minister Hà suggested Canada continue supporting the Climate Change Response Support Programme in Việt Nam in 2016-2020 and aid Việt Nam in implementing the Intended Nationally Determined Contribution and the Paris agreement.

Source: Viet Nam News September 06, 2016 05:03 UTC