Hanoi (VNA) – The upcoming Japan visit by National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Manꦿ from December 3-7 will further deepen Vietnam-Japan ties within their new cooperation framework, particularly between their legislatures, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Pham Quang Hieu.

Talking with Vietnam News Agency correspondents in Tokyo, Ambassador Hieu noted that the visit, the first by a top Vietnamese legislator since 2012, is also expected to drive economic, trade, investment and labour ties forward. NA Chairman Man's itinerary includes meetings with the Japanese Emperor, the President of the House of Councillors, the Prime Minister, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, leaders of major political parties, and executives of key economic organisations in Japan. Additionally, he will engage with representatives of the Vietnamese community in Japan and visit Nagasaki prefecture. The visit coincides with the first anniversary of the elevation of Vietnam-Japan ties to a "Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for Peace and Prosperity in Asia and the World". Bilateral ties keep growing across various sectors, marked by high political trust and frequent high-level exchanges. As Vietnam enters a new era - the era of the nation's rise, the support of international friends, especially Japan, plays a crucial role, Hieu said. According to him, the Vietnamese and Japanese economies are highly complementary. With a population of over 100 million, a dynamic and fast-growing economy, a young and skilled workforce, and a stable economic and political environment, Vietnam offers favourable business conditions highly valued by Japanese investors. This also makes Vietnam a long-term partner of Japan. In addition, the Vietnamese and Japanese people share cultural similarities, customs and long-standing exchanges. This deep-rooted relationship has been nurtured over generations, evolving into a close and friendly bond that exists today. The diplomat revealed that the Vietnamese NA and the National Diet of Japan will strengthen mechanisms for sharing lawmaking experiences, particularly in building institutional frameworks that support socio-economic development. With its extensive experience in lawmaking and training of legal experts, Japan can offer invaluable support to Vietnam in improving its legislative capacity, he said, adding that both sides will continue close and effective collaboration at multilateral parliamentary forums, such as the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA), and the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF), among others. To further solidify bilateral ties, he proposed strengthening political trust via facilitating high-level visits and exchanges, leveraging the complementary strengths of both economies, increasing economic connectivity, and maintaining Japan as Vietnam’s leading partner in ODA, investment, trade and labour. He also called for intensified coordination in such emerging areas such as digital transformation, digital economy, digital society and green transition./.