Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong hosted a reception on March 3 for Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, who are on a week-long State visit to Vietnam.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (right) receives Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko. (Source: VNA)
Hanoi(VNA) – Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong hosted a reception on March 3 forJapanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, who are on a week-long Statevisit to Vietnam.
The PartyGeneral Secretary stated that the visit, which is the first ever made by a JapaneseEmperor to Vietnam, carries historic meaning and marks a new development in thefriendly relationship between the two countries.
He affirmedVietnam very much treasures the ties with Japan and wishes to further strengthenthe friendship.
GeneralSecretary Trong took the occasion to thank Japan for giving Vietnam valuable assistancein social-economic development and national construction in the past years.
Emperor Akihitorecalled the vivid impressions that he got during the meetings with PartyGeneral Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong in Japan in 2008 and 2015.
He thanked theParty General Secretary, other leaders and people of Vietnam for the respectfuland warm welcome.
The Japanese Emperorand Empress and General Secretary Trong discussed in depth the cultures andcultural exchange between Vietnam and Japan, highlighting the culturalsimilarities and long-time cultural exchange between the two nations.
Emperor Akihitoexpressed deep sympathy for Vietnam’s great losses caused by wars, noting thathe is impressed by the great achievements the country has achieved in itsreform process and reconstruction.
The Emperorappreciated Vietnam’s contribution to world peace and wished that people of thetwo countries continue cooperation for peace.
Party GeneralSecretary Nguyen Phu Trong and Emperor Akihito shared the view that theVietnam-Japan friendship and cooperation is now at its best in history,𒁏 and thehope that the visit of the Emperor and Empress will help promote the bilateralrelations acro🅘ss many fields.-VNA
Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko met former Vietnamese students who once studied in Japan during an exchange at Van Mieu (the Temple of Literature) in Hanoi on March 2.
Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko on March 2 visited the Museum of Biology of the Vietnam National University in Hanoi where specimens of white goby fish and Onagadori chicken, gifts from the Japanese Royal Family, are preserved.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc met with Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko in Hanoi on March 2, describing their visit to Vietnam as a significant and memorable landmark in bilateral ties.
Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko met former Vietnamese students who once studied in Japan during an exchange at Van Mieu - the Temple of Literature in Hanoi on March 2.
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.
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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.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (right) receives Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko. (Source: VNA)
