PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosts Special Advisor to Japanese Cabinet
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc lauded the strong growth across all fields of the Vietnam-Japan extensive strategic partnership as he received Special Advisor to the Japanese Cabinet Isao Iijima in Hanoi on March 29.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) hosts Special Advisor to the Japanese Cabinet Isao Iijima (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuclauded the strong growth across all fields of the Vietnam-Japan extensivestrategic partnership as he received Special Advisor to the Japanese CabinetIsao Iijima in Hanoi on March 29.
PM Phuc especially mentioned that he and his Japanesecounterpart Shinzo Abe have worked closely together to boost bilateralrelations in economy, trade, investment, and tourism.
Vietnam is hosting the 2019 Japan Cherry Blossom Festival – abig cultural event for both nations, contributing to their cultural andpeople-to-people exchanges, the PM noted.
For his part, Iijima said it is the sixth annual edition ofthe festival in Vietnam, stating that Japan appreciates the Vietnamese side’sclose coordination for the event.
He unveiled that on the occasion of this year’s festival,the Japan Cherry Blossom Association has selected two Vietnamese goodwillambassadors to play a role in boosting bilateral cultural exchange.
Iijima noted that Japanese PM Abe is looking forward to PMPhuc’s attendance at the upcoming G20 Summit in Osaka, Japan, so that the twoleaders can discuss measures to enhance bilateral ties.
The advisor said with delight that under PM Phuc’sdirection, Vietnam is speeding up its study to build a project for smart citydevelopment, considering the move a good opportunity for Japan, an experiencedcountry in the field, to cooperate with Vietnam.
As economic exchange between the two nations’ businesscommunities is growing stronger, the advisor hoped that there will be moreVietnamese firms collaborating with the Japanese side, particularly in becomingactive members of the KEIDANREN (Japan Business Federation).
PM Phuc said the Vietnamese people are pleased with thefruitful outcomes of Vietnam-Japan cultural and people-to-people exchanges.
Affirming that the Government and he himself will spare noeffort in propelling bilateral relations forward, the PM hoped to meet the JapanesePM at the G20 Summit and discuss specific measures to pushing the ties to a newheight.–VNA
Senior Adviser to Japanese PM Shinzo Abe, Isao Iijima, has vowed to do more for lifting the Japan-Vietnam relations to a new height, and deepening the two countries’ extensive strategic partnership.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on December 9 received Isao Iijima, Special Advisor to the Japanese Cabinet, during which he proposed that Vietnam and Japan should forge stronger partnership in agriculture, labour, culture and tourism.
Stunning sakuras will be the highlight of the 2019 Japan Cherry Blossom Festival, which will come to Ly Thai To Park beside Hoan Kiem Lake in the heart of Hanoi from March 29-31.
an Dieu Anh, a student from the Vietnam-Japan University has been selected as the first goodwill ambassador for Japanese cherry blossom in 2019 after a competition held in the framework of the Japan cherry blossom festival - Hanoi 2019.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
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.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
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.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by the 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong highlighted ASEAN’s nearly six decades of development, during which the region transformed from division to harmony, from confrontation to cooperation, and from poverty to dynamic growth, becoming a global bright spot for regional cooperation.
Thirty years ago, on July 28, 1995, Vietnam’s accession to ASEAN marked a historic strategic decision, opening a new chapter in the country’s integration process and beginning its strong rise.
Ambassador Vu Le Thai Hoang has outlined specific priorities and proposals for cooperation with the UNODA in preparation for the upcoming 11th Review Conference of the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
The Vietnamese Party leader's visit is therefore expected to mark a new stage in the development of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries, with a focus on such areas as digital transformation, supply chains, semiconductors, clean energy, and maritime security, Choe assessed.
At their meeting, which took place in the Angolan capital of Luanda on August 7 as part of State President Luong Cuong’s ongoing state visit to the African nation, the two officials also agreed to make full use of existing cooperation mechanisms, particularly the Vietnam – Angola Intergovernmental Committee, and step up exchanges of delegations at all levels.
President Luong Cuong's talks with his Angolan counterrpart João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, Vietnamese leader's receptions for a delegation from the Japan – Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance, and the Government's regular meeting for July are among news highlights on August 7 evening.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) hosts Special Advisor to the Japanese Cabinet Isao Iijima (Photo: VNA) 
