Official welcome ceremony held for Vietnamese President in Tokyo
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and his spouse hosted an official welcome ceremony in Tokyo on late November 27 afternoon (local time) for President Vo Van Thuong, his spouse, and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam, who are paying an official visit to the East Asian country.
Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong (fifth from left), Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio (sixth from left), their spouses, and the two countries' officials at the welcome ceremony in Tokyo on November 27. (Photo: VNA)
Tokyo (VNA) – Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and his spouse hostedan official welcome ceremony in Tokyo on late November 27 afternoon (local time) for President Vo Van Thuong, his spouse, and ahigh-ranking delegation of Vietnam, who are paying an official visit to the East Asian country.
Followingthe ceremony, the talks between the two countries’ delegations took place underthe chair of President Thuong and PM Kishida.
Vietnam - Japan relationshave recorded strong progress in all spheres over the recent past. Delegation exchangesat all levels have been increased. Japan remains a leading economic partner ofVietnam. Cooperation between their localities have been unceasingly reinforced,with about 100 pairs of Vietnamese and Japanese localities setting up relationsso far.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Pham Quang Hieusaid that in 2023, the two countries have organised nearly 500 practical andmeaningful activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of theirdiplomatic ties, helping strengthen the friendship and mutual understandingbetween the people of the two countries.
Meanwhile, Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam YamadaTakio noted the highlights of the 50th anniversary this year includethe trip to the Southeast Asian nation by Crown Prince Akishino and CrownPrincess Kiko of Japan, along with this time’s visit by President Thuong andhis spouse.
He said Japan views Vietnam as an important partnerduring the realisation of its “Free and open Indo-Pacific” target. Bilateral connectionshave been increasingly tightened not only politics andeconomy but also mutual understanding, which is based on their long-standinghistorical and cultural bonds.
The trip to Japan by President Thuong is anoccasion for the countries to herald a new development stage of their relationswhile building a framework for their ties in the next 50 years. It isalso a good chance for Vietnamese ministries, sectors, and localities toenhance multifaceted cooperation and friendship with Japan.
Given thesound development of the relations at present and with the aspirations anddetermination of the States and people of both countries, the extensivestrategic partnership holds new and promising development opportunities for Vietnam and Japan./.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Pham Quang Hieu has said the upcoming official visit to Japan by President Vo Van Thuong from November 27-30 will open up a new chapter in Vietnam-Japan ties.
The official visit to Japan from November 27-30 by President Vo Van Thuong will help lift the bilateral ties to a new height through promoting more substantive and effective cooperation in all fields, Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu has said.
President Vo Van Thuong’s official visit to Japan is not only an important highlight of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam-Japan diplomatic relations, but is also expected to open up a new and good period in the bilateral ties, according to experts and scholars.
President Vo Van Thuong met with representatives of the Vietnamese community in Japan on November 27 morning as part of his ongoing official visit to the East Asian country, lauding them for their unique position to further develop relations between the two countries.
Vietnam-Japan relations have great prospects for breakthrough development in the future, President Vo Van Thuong said on November 27 while receiving Chairman of the Japan-Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance Nikai Toshihiro, former Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide and leaders of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), within the framework of his official visit to Japan.
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The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
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The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
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Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong (fifth from left), Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio (sixth from left), their spouses, and the two countries' officials at the welcome ceremony in Tokyo on November 27. (Photo: VNA) 
