Vietnam always considers Japan leading strategic partner: FM
Vietnam always treasures and considers Japan a leading strategic partner in its foreign policy of diversification and multilateralisation of relations, Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son told his Japanese counterpart Yoshimasa Hayashi during their talks in Tokyo on November 25.
Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son (L) and his Japanese counterpart Yoshimasa Hayashi (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam always treasures andconsiders Japan a leading strategic partner in its foreign policy ofdiversification and multilateralisation of relations, Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son told his Japanese counterpart Yoshimasa Hayashi duringtheir talks in Tokyo on November 25.
Son hailed Hayashi’scontributions to Vietnam – Japan ties over the past years, especially with thesigning of a Medium and Long-Term Vision for Japan-Vietnam Agricultural Cooperationin August 2015 when he served as Japanese Minister of Agriculture, Forestry andFisheries.
He suggested the two foreign ministrieswork closely together to boost all-level exchanges, assist Vietnam in economicrecovery post-pandemic, and offer official development assistance to the Southeast Asian nation in the fieldsof infrastructure, energy conversion and digital transformation.
♚ The Vietnamese minister proposed enhancingconsultations between policy planning departments, lauded Japan’s upgrading of itsConsular Office in Da Nang city into Consulate General in January 2022, andsuggested Japan allow the expansion of consular area of the VietnameseConsulate General in Osaka to 16 prefectures.
Hayashi, for his part, spokehighly of Vietnamese PM Pham Minh Chinh’s ongoing visit to Japan, saying thathe is the first foreign guest welcomed by the new Japanese administration.
Both sides vowed to work closely together tolift bilateral extensive strategic partnership to a greater height, as well ascelebrate the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties in 2023.
Amid rapid developments in the region and theworld, they pledged to increase collaboration at regional and global forums,including the United Nations and ASEAN. They also discussed issues of sharedconcern such as the East Sea.
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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.
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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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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.
Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son (L) and his Japanese counterpart Yoshimasa Hayashi (Photo: VNA) 
