Japanese parliament leaders pledge to tighten cooperation with Vietnam
President of the Japanese House of Councillors Date Chiuichi and President of the House of Representatives Oshima Tadamori have said they will work to boost the cooperation with Vietnam’s parliament.
Poliburo member Pham Minh Chinh (L) and President of the House of Representatives Oshima Tadamori (Source:VNA)
Tokyo (VNA) – President of the Japanese House ofCouncillors Date Chiuichi and President of the House of Representatives OshimaTadamori have said they will work to increase the cooperation with Vietnam’sparliament during their meetings with a Vietnamese senior Party official.
The two Japanese parliamentaryleaders made the promise during their receptions for Politburo member of theCommunist Party of Vietnam Pham Minh Chinh, who is also Chairman of theVietnam-Japan Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group and in Japan for a workingvisit from December 1-2.
The Japanese side hailedVietnam’s efforts to reform administrative procedures, build a law-governedState and refine policies to attract foreign investors, including those fromJapan.
They also promised to support theJapanese government’s projects on cooperation with Vietnam across the fields,particularly in personnel training and administrative reform.
The hosts wished that both sideswill further increase exchanges between the two legislatures andparliamentarians.
During the meetings, Chinh, whois also Head of the Vietnamese Party Central Committee’s OrganisationCommission, affirmed that the Vietnam-Japan strategic partnership plays anincreasingly important role to regional and global peace, stability,cooperation and development amid rapid and complicated developments in theregion and the world.
He wished that the leaders of theJapanese parliament will continue making positive contributions to pushingforward practical and effective bilateral ties across the fields of politics,economy, national defence-security, culture, education - training, andscience-technology.
The Vietnamese guest appealed forJapan’s support in administrative reform, building an effective State apparatusand training of strategic officials and leaders at all levels.
Chinh also had a meeting with SecretaryGeneral of the Liberal Democratic Party and President of the Japan-Vietnam FriendshipParliamentary Alliance Nikai Toshihiro, during which the two sides promised todo their best to contribute to comprehensive ties between the two countries andlegislatures.
While in Tokyo, the Vietnamesedelegation also met several senior Government officials; the President of theJapan International Cooperation Agency and the Chairman of the JapaneseCommunist Party./.
Special Advisor to the Japan- Vietnam Friendship Parliamentary Alliance Tsutomo Takebe stressed that exchanges between people, legislators and localities lay a firm foundation for the bilateral ties.
The Japanese Government wants to enhance its relationship with Vietnam towards a more practical way, said newly-appointed Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Umeda Kunio.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on November 30 that he wants stronger cooperation between his country’s Liberal Democratic Party and the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV).
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
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The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
Poliburo member Pham Minh Chinh (L) and President of the House of Representatives Oshima Tadamori (Source:VNA) 
