Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh arrived in Tokyo on December 15, starting his four-day trip to Japan for the Commemorative Summit for the 50th Year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation and bilateral activities in Japan, at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (left, front) arrives at Haneda International Airport in Tokyo on December 15 (Photo: VNA)
Tokyo (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinharrived in Tokyo on December 15, starting his four-day trip to Japan for theCommemorative Summit for the 50th Year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship andCooperation and bilateral activities in Japan, at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio.
The Vietnamese Government leader was welcomed at Haneda InternationalAirport by Japanese Deputy Foreign Minister Komura Masahiro and VietnameseAmbassador to Japan Pham Quang Hieu, among others.
He is also scheduled to attend the summit of the Asia Zero EmissionsCommunity (AZEC) chaired by Japanese PM Kishida Fumio and have bilateral meetings with leaders of some countries and international organisations on theoccasion.
PM Chinh will have talks and meetings with Japanesehigh-ranking leaders, visit some Japanese localities and work with leaders ofJapanese economic groups. He will also attend a Vietnam-Japan labour cooperationpromotion event.
The PM’s trip to Japan continues to realise Vietnam’s external policy ofindependence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation, being a goodfriend, a trustworthy partner, and a responsible member of the internationalcommunity, while affirming the country’s role, responsibility and contributionsto building the ASEAN Community of peace and prosperity, and making theASEAN-Japan relations deeper, more substantial and effective.
It also demonstrates Vietnam’s consistent policy on greengrowth and climate change response, as well as the country’s strong commitmentand responsible contributions in the field, sending out a message on apeaceful, sincere, and trustworthy Vietnam, a country that is ready tostrengthen friendly relations, dialogue and cooperation for mutual benefit andbuild a peaceful and stable regional and international environment together withother countries.
Particularly, the Vietnamese PM’s trip is also a specification andimplementation of a new stage of the Vietnam-Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnershipfor Peace and Prosperity in Asia and the World, creating strong momentum forthe acceleration of collaboration between the two countries in the fields of economy,trade, investment and labour, making the bilateral ties deeper and moresubstantive, bringing practical benefits to both countries and peoples./.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will lead a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam to attend the Commemorative Summit for the 50th Year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation and have bilateral activities in Japan from December 15-18.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s visit to attend the Commemorative Summit for the 50th Year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation and to have bilateral activities in Japan from December 15-18 will contribute to the success of the event and to promoting the Vietnam-Japan relations within the framework of the newly established comprehensive strategic partnership, according to a diplomat.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation left Hanoi on December 15 for Japan to attend the Commemorative Summit for the 50th Year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation and bilateral activities in the East Asian country.
Over the past 50 years, the relationship between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Japan has grown comprehensively and deeply across all fields, from politics, security, economy and investment to culture, society, and development cooperation.
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.
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.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (left, front) arrives at Haneda International Airport in Tokyo on December 15 (Photo: VNA) 
