Top legislator’s official visit makes headlines in Japan
The Japanese media on December 4 highlighted the ongoing official visit to Japan by Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man and his spouse.
The Kyodo News article on the 25-minute meeting between NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man and his spouse Nguyen Thi Thanh Nga, and Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako at the Imperial Palace. (Photo: VNA)
Tokyo (VNA) – The Japanese media on December 4 highlighted the ongoing official visit to Japan by Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man and his spouse.
Kyodo News ran an article on the 25-minute meeting between NA Chairman Man and his spouse Nguyen Thi Thanh Nga, and Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako at the Imperial Palace.
The Emperor expressed his gratitude for Vietnam's support for Japan as a devastating earthquake hit its Noto Peninsula recently. He also extended his condolences over the damage caused by Typhoon Yagi in Vietnam in September.
The article cited Man as saying that Vietnam and Japan celebrated the 50th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2023. The bilateral ties have been developing strongly in various fields, including politics and culture. The chief legislator used this occasion to thank Japan for its support for Vietnam over the past years.
The meeting was also spotlighted by TBS Television which said Emperor Naruhito thanked Vietnamese people for their hospitality as he visited the Southeast Asian country in 2009.
Man, for his part, expressed his wish that the Emperor will visit Vietnam again in the time ahead.
The same day, the official website of the House of Representatives of Japan published an article featuring the talks between NA Chairman Man and Speaker Nukaga Fukushiro.
The two sides shared the view on the importance of enhancing parliamentary exchanges, as well as cooperation in economy and security.
The NA Chairman and his spouse’s visit is being made at the invitation of President of the House of Councillors - the upper chamber of the Japanese National Diet - Sekiguchi Masakazu and his spouse.
♛ The visit, which coincides with the first anniversary of the Vietnam-Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for Peace and Prosperity in Asia and the World, is expected to further deepen the bilateral ties within the new cooperation framework, particularly between the two legislatures./.
Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man expressed his hope for stronger legislative ties with Japan, especially cooperation between the two friendship parliamentarians’ groups, while receiving Chairman of the Japan - Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance Nikai Toshihiro in Tokyo on December 4.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son hosted a reception in Hanoi on December 4 for Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) Maeda Tadashi.
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and his spouse are paying an official visit to Japan from December 3-7. The visit is expected to promote the two countries' legislative ties in a practical and sustainable manner, thus concretising the comprehensive strategic partnership across spheres.
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.
