Concert marks 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Japan diplomatic relations
The Consulate General of Vietnam in Osaka, in collaboration with the Japan-Vietnam Friendship Association of Sakai city, Osaka prefecture, and the local administration have organised a special concert to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan.
A special concert is held to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan in Sakai city, Osaka prefecture. (Photo: VNA)
Tokyo (VNA) – The Consulate General ofVietnam in Osaka, in collaboration wiౠth the Japan-Vietnam FriendshipAssociation of Sakai city,Osaka prefecture, and the local administration have organised a special concert tocelebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relationsbetween Vietnam and Japan.
Speaking at the event, Deputy Foreign Minister PhamQuang Hieu, who is also head of the Foreign Ministry’s State Committee foroverseas Vietnamese Affairs, said the event and a series of other cultural activities to take place in both countries in the coming time willcontribute to promoting cultural exchanges and cohesion between the twonations, adding it is a foundation to build a strongrelationship between the two countries in the coming time. Takei Shunsuke, State Minister for Foreign Affairs ofJapan, said the bilateral relations are at thebest stage and that 2023 is a special time for the two sidesto review the achievements they made in the last 50 years and to strivefor a better relationship in the next 50 years. Earlier, during his visit to Japan from April 5-7, Deputy MinisterHieu paid a courtesy visit to the Mayor of Sakai city, received leaders of theJapan-Vietnam Friendship Association in Sakai city and the Japan-VietnamFriendship Association in Kansai, and met with representatives of Vietnameseassociations there./.
The Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security vows to work closely with Japanese ministries and agencies to ensure the security and safety of Japanese firms and citizens in Vietnam, said Vietnamese Minister of Public Security Gen. To Lam.
Representatives from the Government, international organisations, trade associations, employment service suppliers of Vietnam and Japan gathered at a forum held in Hanoi on April 4 to discuss measures to improve the recruitment of workers to international standards.
A union of Vietnamese associations in Japan was officially established on April 6, aiming to strengthen the connectivity among the associations and build a growing Vietnamese community in the host country.
The Vietnam Festival in Japan, themed “Hope”, opened at Ikebukuro park, Tokyo, on April 8, starting a series of exchanges on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties.
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.
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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.
A special concert is held to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan in Sakai city, Osaka prefecture. (Photo: VNA) 
