The elevation of the Vietnam-Japan relationship to a “Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for Peace and Prosperity in Asia and the World” serves as an impulse for the bilateral relations to grow further in the time ahead.
President Vo Van Thuong delivers a speech at the National Diet of Japan. (Photo: VNA)
Tokyo (VNA) – The elevation of theVietnam-Japan relationship to a “Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for Peaceand Prosperity in Asia and the World” serves as an impulse for the bilateralrelations to grow further in the time ahead.
The view was shared by former Japanese Ambassador toVietnam Umeda Kunio and member of the Japanese House of Representatives YoichiroAoyagi in interviews granted to the Vietnam News Agency on the occasionof the official visit to the East Asian nation by President Vo Van Thuong fromNovember 27-30.
Umeda suggested the two countries consolidate whatthey are doing, elaborating that Japan needs to increase its attractiveness toVietnam.
There are many Vietnamese restaurants in Japan, andthe number of TV programmes in the Vietnamese language is on the rise, he said,noting Japanese people have better understanding about the Southeast Asiannation, which is the key to promoting the bilateral ties.
The former ambassador highlighted the role of the people-to-people exchange in enhancing the relationship, as well as thesimilarities shared by the two countries in culture and religion, and suggestedthem jointly hold festivals to foster the links between their residents andmutual understanding.
Vietnam and Japan can strengthen collaboration inall fields, including politics, security, economy, culture and sports, he said.
Yoichiro also held that the people-to-people exchangehas contributed to forging the bilateral ties over the past half century and itwill maintain the role in the upcoming 50 years.
Culture is another factor that helps strengthen the bilateralties, and the Japanese side hopes to maintain the Vietnam Festival at YoyogiPark in the time ahead, said Yoichiro, who co-chairs of the festival'sExecutive Committee./.
“Pho” (Vietnamese beef noodle soup) is the phrase Japanese people search for the most when looking into Vietnam. The dish is rich in Vietnamese flavour and has already conquered the most demanding of diners in the Land of the Rising Sun, becoming a cultural bridge bringing Vietnam and Japan closer together.
President Vo Van Thuong hosted in Tokyo on November 28 separate receptions for leaders of Japanese parties and Japanese lawmakers and friends who are close to Vietnam.
Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong delivered a policy speech at the National Diet of Japan on November 29 as part of his ongoing official visit to the East Asian country.
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.
President Vo Van Thuong delivers a speech at the National Diet of Japan. (Photo: VNA) 
