President Quang’s visit significant to Vietnam-Japan ties: Japan media
President Quang’s visit significant to Vietnam-Japan ties: Japanese media
Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang’s state visit to Japan from May 29 to June 2 affirms and consolidates the Vietnam-Japan extensive strategic partnership for peace and prosperity in the Asia, Japan Times, the country’s largest and oldest English-language daily newspaper, wrote on May 28.
Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang in a recent interview given to Japanese media ahead of his State visit to Japan (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang’s state visit to Japan fromMay 29 to June 2 affirms and consolidates the Vietnam-Japan extensive strategicpartnership for peace and prosperity in the Asia, Japan Times, the country’slargest and oldest English-language daily newspaper, wrote on May 28.
President Quang’s visit is especially significant to the sound friendshipbetween the two nations, which have reached mutual political trust, the articlewrote, given that political ties have been developed and strengthen in the past45 years by regular visits and meetings of their senior leaders atinternational and regional forums.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe chose Vietnam for his first overseas trip aftertaking office in January 2013. He was also the first leader of the G7 nations toinvite Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc to attend the expanded G7Summit, it said.
Japan and Vietnam always support each other at multilateral forums like the UN,ASEAN, APEC, ASEM, and UN Human Rights Council. Vietnam, with its locationclose to the East Sea and in the economic corridor connecting the Pacific andIndian Ocean, plays a very important role in Japan’s “Free and OpenIndo-Pacific” strategy.
Particularly, in the context that the East Sea is being militarised, seriouslythreatening peace and stability in the region, Vietnam and Japan should furtherboost bilateral cooperation, the article suggested.
Last year, Japan became the biggest foreign investor in Vietnam with totalinvestment of 9.11 billion USD, or 25 percent of the nation’s total foreigndirect investment inflow. The country was also the largest ODA provider forVietnam, accounting 30 percent of the total ODA supplied by foreign nations.
Earlier, many Japanese press agencies like NHK, Nikkei, Nikkei Asian Review,Kyodo and JIJI also stressed the importance of President Quang’s visit ahead ofhis trip to the East Asian country.
Vietnam wants to deepen the strategic relations with Japan in all sectors, theyquoted President Quang as saying. Vietnam has shared the same stance with Japanon solving the East Sea issue through peaceful measures and based oninternational law to ensure freedom of navigation in the waters.
In addition, the Japanese media also highlighted Vietnam’s and Japan’s effortsto speed up the signing of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for theTrans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) in Chile in March.-VNA
Ho Chi Minh City calls on Japanese businesses to step up investments in industry, agriculture and tourism in the southern metropolis, said Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Huynh Cach Mang.
The strategic partnership between Vietnam and Japan is expected to enter a new period of development in the coming time, especially in the fields of trade, economy, defence-security, health, high technology, locality-to-locality cooperation, and people-to-people exchanges.
Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Kunio Umeda has stated that Japan attaches importance to the upcoming State visit by President Tran Dai Quang and his spouse from May 29 – June 2 on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Nguyen Quoc Cuong highlighted the significance of the first-ever State visit to Japan by President Tran Dai Quang from May 29 to June 2 and the prospects of cooperation between the two countries in a recent interview granted to Vietnam News Agency’s correspondents in Tokyo.
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.
Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang in a recent interview given to Japanese media ahead of his State visit to Japan (Photo: VNA) 
