Japan’s Chiba eyes enhanced links with Vietnamese localities
Chiba prefecture of Japan is keen to boost cooperation with Vietnamese localities in many fields, including investment-trade, agriculture, education, labour and tourism, said Governor Morita Kensaku.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Nguyen Quoc Cuong (L) and Governor of Chiba prefecture Morita Kensaku(Source: VNA)
Tokyo (VNA)– Chiba prefecture of Japan is keen to boost cooperation with Vietnamese localitiesin many fields, including investment-trade, agriculture, education, labour andtourism, said Governor Morita Kensaku.
Talking to Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Nguyen Quoc Cuong at a recentmeeting, the governor pledged to continue supporting Vietnamese expatriates inthe prefecture.
For his part, Ambassador Cuong spoke highly of the strengths of Chiba, one ofthe leading international gateways and industrial and agricultural centres of Japan.
While hailing Kensaku’s determination to promote international cooperation, theVietnamese diplomat affirmed he will help the Japanese locality bolster linkswith Vietnamese counterparts.
He took the occasion to invite Kensaku to lead a local business delegation tomake a field trip to Vietnam in the future.
During his stay in Chiba, Ambassador Cuong visited a farm owned by the WAGOENagricultural group to learn about a clean agricultural development model inconnection with eco-tourism.
He also met with Vietnamese students studying in Chiba Instituteof Science, during which he was presented withan honorary doctorate from rector of the institute KisoIsao for his contributions to promoting friendship between the two nations.
Bordering Tokyo, Chiba is strong in agricultural andindustrial development and is also an attractive tourist destination. -VNA
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Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Nguyen Quoc Cuong (L) and Governor of Chiba prefecture Morita Kensaku(Source: VNA) 
