Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese PresidentTran Dai Quang and his spouse will pay a state visit to Japan from May 29 toJune 2 at the invitation of the State of Japan.
Japanese Emperor Akihito and EmpressMichiko are scheduled to meet with and hold a state banquet in honour ofPresident Tran Dai Quang and his spouse.
During the visit, President Quangwill also hold talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Vietnam and Japan establisheddiplomatic relations in 1973, and upgraded their ties to the level of ExtensiveStrategic Partnership for Peace and Prosperity in Asia in 2014.
The two nations have maintainedhigh-level meetings, with the highlights being visits to Vietnam in 2017 byEmperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, and PM Shinzo Abe. The year also marked anew development step in the bilateral relations as the two countries issued ajoint statement on deepening the Extensive Strategic Partnership during theofficial visit to Japan by PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
Vietnam and Japan have closelyand effectively coordinated in multilateral forums such as the UN, ASEAN, APECand ASEM.
In 2017, Japan became the largestforeign investor in Vietnam, with total registered capital of 9.11 billion USD,equivalent to 25.4 percent of the total inflow of foreign direct investment inthe Southeast Asian country.
Japan was also the largest ODAprovider for Vietnam, and the fourth biggest trade partner of the country, withbilateraltrade hitting 33.4 billion USD last year.-VNA
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s official visit to Japan from June 4-8 has contributed to consolidating the Vietnam-Japan extensive strategic partnership, said Deputy Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung.
Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh held talks with Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) Hiroshige Seko in Hanoi on September 14, discussing measures to foster bilateral cooperation in the fields of industry, trade and energy.
State President Tran Dai Quang highlighted huge potential for Vietnam-Japan cooperation across the fields, noting that the Extensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations is flourishing.
Japan attaches much importance to its relations with Vietnam and wants to bolster the extensive strategic partnership between the two countries, said Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
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.
President Tran Dai Quang (Photo: VNA) 
