President holds online talks with Japanese Prime Minister
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc expressed his hope that the Vietnamese and Japanese economies will be connected more effectively, in combination with green, digital transformation during his online talks with Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide on September 15.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc holds online talks with Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide on September 15 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – President Nguyen Xuan Phuc expressed his hope that the Vietnamese and Japanese economieswill be connected more effectively, in combination with green, digitaltransformation during his online talks with Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide on September 15.
During his online talks with Japanese Prime Minister SugaYoshihide, Phuc rejoiced at the strong, comprehensive development of the Vietnam-Japanextensive strategic partnership with high political trust.
He praised Suga’s contributions to the bilateralties, as well as his good sentiments towards the land and people of Vietnam, sayingthe Japanese PM had selected Vietnam for his first overseas trip after takingoffice last October.
Phuc thanked the Japanese government and people fortheir support to Vietnam in the pandemic fight, with the latest donation batch of400,000 vaccine doses announced recently, raising Japan’s total vaccinedonations to Vietnam to 3.58 million doses.
He also used the occasion to thank Japan for assistingnearly 450,000 Vietnamese in the host country, and called for more Japanesesupport in the pandemic combat.
Sharing difficulties to Japanese firms, Phuc saidVietnam will continue to accompany them, remove obstacles to their productionand business, and maintain supply chains.
He congratulated Japan on its successfulorganisation of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, which havebecome a symbol of solidarity amid COVID-19.
For his part, Suga highlighted Phuc’s attention to theVietnam-Japan friendship over the past time, and recalled the Vietnamese leader’swarm reception during his trip last year.
Japan will further assist Vietnam in the pandemicfight, he affirmed, expressing his thanks to the Vietnamese side for vaccinatingJapanese citizens in the country, and its support to Japanese enterprises.
Suga also praised the Vietnamese sport delegation’s participationin the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, contributing to thesuccess of the events./.
Japanese Defence Minister Kishi Nobuo is making an official visit to Vietnam from September 10-12 at the invitation of his Vietnamese counterpart, General Phan Van Giang.
State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on September 12 welcomed Japanese Minister of Defence Kishi Nobuo, who is making an official visit to Vietnam from September 10-12 at the invitation of his Vietnamese counterpart, General Phan Van Giang.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
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.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
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.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc holds online talks with Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide on September 15 (Photo: VNA) 
