PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc attends 10th Mekong-Japan Summit
Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc joined leaders of Japan and the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) countries at the 10th Mekong-Japan Summit that opened in Tokyo on October 9.
From right: Vietnamese PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Thai PM Prayut Chan-o-cha, Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, Japanese PM Shinzo Abe, Lao PM Thongloun Sisoulith and Cambodian PM Hun Sen pose for a photo at the 10th Mekong-Japan Summit in Tokyo on October 9 (Photo: VNA)
Tokyo (VNA) –Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc joined leaders of Japan and theGreater Mekong Subregion (GMS) countries at the 10th Mekong-Japan Summit thatopened in Tokyo on October 9.
Other leaders at the event are Japanese PMShinzo Abe, Cambodian PM Hun Sen, Lao PM Thongloun Sisoulith, Thai PM PrayutChan-o-cha, and Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi.
At the summit, the leaders are set to discussmeasures to promote Mekong-Japan cooperation in line with the regional andglobal situation so as to contribute to peace, stability and prosperity in theregion and the world.
They will look into recommendations submitted bythe 11th Mekong-Japan Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on the establishment of threenew main pillars of the Mekong–Japan cooperation.
The leaders will also deliberate the TokyoStrategy 2018 for Mekong-Japan cooperation. With the resolve of Japan and theGMS countries, the summit is expected to create a new landmark in the bilateralcooperation with the approval of the Tokyo Strategy 2018, which will set uporientations for Mekong-Japan cooperation between 2019 and 2021.
So far, Japan and the five GMS nations haveconvened nine summits and 11 economic ministers’ meetings, reaching manyconcrete agreements and outcomes.
This time’s summit aims to review the 10-yeardevelopment of the Mekong-Japan cooperation mechanism and the three-yearimplementation of the New Tokyo Strategy 2015, which has resulted in notableoutcomes in infrastructure building, environmental protection, disastermanagement, climate change response, and people-to-people exchange.
In 2015, Japan pledged 750 billion JPY inofficial development assistance (ODA) for the GMS countries to carry out theNew Tokyo Strategy 2015 so as to promote the countries’ connectivity throughhigh-quality infrastructure projects.-VNA
Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will chair the Mekong-Japan summit slated for October 9 in Tokyo with the participation of the leaders of Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar and Vietnam, according to Kyodo News.
Japan highly values Vietnam’s important roles in the Mekong-Japan cooperation mechanism, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Nguyen Quoc Cuong.
Vietnam has participated proactively and made significant contributions to the Mekong-Japan cooperation mechanism, which was set up ten years ago by Japan and five Mekong nations of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc lauded the role of Japan in boosting cooperation and development in the Mekong region over the past years at an interview granted to Japanese media on the occasion of his visit to Japan and participation in the 10th Mekong-Japan Summit Meeting in the country from October 8-10.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
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.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
From right: Vietnamese PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Thai PM Prayut Chan-o-cha, Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, Japanese PM Shinzo Abe, Lao PM Thongloun Sisoulith and Cambodian PM Hun Sen pose for a photo at the 10th Mekong-Japan Summit in Tokyo on October 9 (Photo: VNA) 
