Foreign Minister delighted at growing ties with Japan
Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son has expressed his delight at the strong and comprehensive development of Vietnam-Japan ties with high political trust.
Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son (R) and Parliamentary Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan Takagi Kei (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – VietnameseMinister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son has expressed his delight at thestrong and comprehensive development of Vietnam-Japan ties with high politicaltrust.
During a reception inHanoi on October 18 for Parliamentary Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of JapanTakagi Kei, who led the Japanese delegation to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) SoutheastAsia Ministerial Forum 2022, Son spoke highly of Japan’s practical support andimportant contributions in its role as a co-chair of the OECD Southeast Asia Regional Programme.
Hesuggested Takagi and the Japanese Foreign Ministry continue promoting bilateralties in the fields of official development assistance, investment, trade,labour, tourism and locality-to-locality cooperation in mutually beneficialspirit.
Sonproposed Japan assist Vietnam in speeding up industrialisation andmodernisation; building an independent, self-reliant economy in combination with deep international integration, supply of new-generation ODA, strategic infrastructure, digitaltransformation and green transition.
Onthe occasion of the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic tiesnext year, Son suggested the two foreign ministries work closely together to promoteexchanges and high-level meetings, as well as hold activities in the twocountries’ localities.
Thehost wished Japan would make it easier for Vietnamese citizens to apply forvisas, thus bolstering tourism and people-to-people exchange between the twonations, and offer support to the Vietnamese community living and workingthere.
Vice Minister Takagi, for hispart, affirmed that Vietnam plays a top important role in Japan’s external policyin the region.
Japan will continue assistingVietnam in its development, he promised, adding that Japan wants to fosterbilateral coordination from politics, diplomacy to trade, investment, climatechange response, health care, education, labour, tourism, cultural exchange andlocality-to-locality cooperation.
On cooperation in regionaland global issues, Takagi congratulated Vietnam on its election to the UNHuman Rights Council for the 2023-2025 tenure. He vowed to work closely withVietnam in OECD and ASEAN mechanisms and shared Vietnam’s stance on theEast Sea issu🌺e./.
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Vietnam wishes to continue receiving close coordination and assistance from the Japanese Government and businesses in promoting their strategic partnership on digital transformation, Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Nguyen Huy Dung said on October 12.
Officials of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and the Japanese Communist Party (JCP) convened their 10th theoretical exchange workshop in Tokyo on October 13.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son (R) and Parliamentary Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan Takagi Kei (Photo: VNA) 
