Vietnam, Japan seek to enhance extensive strategic partnership
Vietnam and Japan have sought concrete orientations and measures to develop their extensive strategic partnership in a more pragmatic and effective manner, especially in politics-diplomacy, national defence and security.
At the seventh Vietnam-Japan Strategic Partnership Dialogue (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam and Japan have sought concrete orientations and measuresto develop their extensive strategic partnership in a more pragmatic and effectivemanner, especially in politics-diplomacy, national defence and security.
At the seventh Vietnam-Japan Strategic Partnership Dialogue in Hanoi on June 3, Deputy Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trungand his Japanese counterpart Takeo Mori underlined the need to maintain regularvisits and meetings at all levels, particularly the high ones, and raise theefficiency of the existing dialogue mechanisms, contributing to enhancingmutual political trust and understanding.
Theyagreed to beef up cooperation at regional and international forums, closelycoordinate to promote collaboration between the Association of Southeast AsianNations (ASEAN) and Japan, in the context that Vietnam is the coordinator ofthe ASEAN-Japan relations for 2018-2021 and will assume the ASEAN Chairmanshipin 2020.
Regardingthe East Sea issue, they emphasised the significance of ensuring peace,security, safety and freedom of navigation and overflight, not using orthreatening to use force, pushing ahead with the settlement of disputes bypeaceful measures in line with international law, including the 1982 UnitedNations Convention on the Law of the Sea, fully respecting diplomatic and legalprocesses, effectively and fully realising the Declaration on the Conduct ofParties in the East Sea (DOC), and soon reaching a pragmatic, legally-bindingand effective Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC).
Bothrejoiced at outcomes of the dialogue and agreed to hold the next round in Japanin 2020.-VNA
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono held talks and co-chaired the 11th meeting of the Vietnam-Japan Cooperation Committee on May 30 in Tokyo.
Vietnam always treasures and maintains values of peace and stability, said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh while addressing the 25th International Conference on the Future of Asia in Tokyo, Japan, on May 30.
Exhibition organiser Reed Tradex Vietnam and the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) on May 30 signed a cooperation agreement to organise the Vietnam-Japan Supporting Industry Exhibition (SIE 2019) and the Vietnam Manufacturing Expo (VME 2019) from August 14-16 in Hanoi.
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.
At the seventh Vietnam-Japan Strategic Partnership Dialogue (Photo: VNA) 
