Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong arrived in Tokyo on September 15, beginning his four-day official to Japan at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Japan's State Minister for Foreign Affairs Minoru Kiuchi welcomes Party General Secreatry Nguyen Phu Trong at Haneda airport (Source: VNA)
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong arrived in Tokyo on September 15, beginning his four-day official to Japan at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
The Party chief was welcomed at Haneda international airport by leaders of the Japanese Foreign Ministry, Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Quoc Cuong, the Vietnamese Embassy’s staff and representatives of the Vietnamese community in the country.
The visit takes place at a time when bilateral relations have been flourishing.
The visit also aims to strengthen political trust, economic links and all-round cooperation while deepening the Extensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries for peace and prosperity of Asia.
It forms part of Vietnam’s major diplomatic activities in 2015 to actualise the country’s foreign policy of independence, self-determination, multilateral diversification and intensification of relations.
Vietnam and Japan established diplomatic ties in September 1973. In 2014, two-way trade exceeded 27.6 billion USD, of which Vietnam’s exports stood at more than 14.7 billion USD and imports at nearly 13 billion USD. In the first half of this year, the figure reached 13.9 billion USD.-VNA
Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Fukada Hiroshi has granted an interview to the press on the occasion of the upcoming visit to Japan by Vietnam Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.
Hoang Binh Quan, Chairman of the Party's Commission for External Relations, wrote for the Japan Times an article, titled “Creating a vision for the Vietnam-Japan relationship”.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s four-day visit to Japan due to begin on September 15 focuses on strengthening political trust and fostering economic links between the two countries.
The visit to Japan by Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong from September 15-19 will aim to deepen the two countries’ exclusive strategic partnership and bring it to a new level.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Nguyen Phu Trong left Hanoi on September 15 for an official visit to Japan at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Besides new official development assistance commitments, Vietnam and Japan expect to sign a number of important cooperation deals in agriculture during Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong’s visit to Japan.
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.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
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.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
Senior Vietnamese leaders on June 19 sent letters of congratulations to New Zealand leaders on the occasion of the 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam – New Zealand diplomatic relations (June 19, 1975 – 2025).
The Party chief attributed the achievements in the first half to the continuous, direct, and comprehensive leadership of the Politburo and the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee, and the close and effective coordination of relevant ministries, sectors and localities.
General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the VPA’s General Staff and Deputy Minister of National Defence reaffirmed Vietnam’s unwavering gratitude for Cuba’s invaluable support during its struggle for independence and nation-building efforts, and pledged to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Cuba as it navigates current challenges.
Japan's State Minister for Foreign Affairs Minoru Kiuchi welcomes Party General Secreatry Nguyen Phu Trong at Haneda airport (Source: VNA)
