President Quang’s visit significant to Vietnam-Japan ties: Japan media
President Quang’s visit significant to Vietnam-Japan ties: Japanese media
Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang’s state visit to Japan from May 29 to June 2 affirms and consolidates the Vietnam-Japan extensive strategic partnership for peace and prosperity in the Asia, Japan Times, the country’s largest and oldest English-language daily newspaper, wrote on May 28.
Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang in a recent interview given to Japanese media ahead of his State visit to Japan (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang’s state visit to Japan fromMay 29 to June 2 affirms and consolidates the Vietnam-Japan extensive strategicpartnership for peace and prosperity in the Asia, Japan Times, the country’slargest and oldest English-language daily newspaper, wrote on May 28.
President Quang’s visit is especially significant to the sound friendshipbetween the two nations, which have reached mutual political trust, the articlewrote, given that political ties have been developed and strengthen in the past45 years by regular visits and meetings of their senior leaders atinternational and regional forums.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe chose Vietnam for his first overseas trip aftertaking office in January 2013. He was also the first leader of the G7 nations toinvite Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc to attend the expanded G7Summit, it said.
Japan and Vietnam always support each other at multilateral forums like the UN,ASEAN, APEC, ASEM, and UN Human Rights Council. Vietnam, with its locationclose to the East Sea and in the economic corridor connecting the Pacific andIndian Ocean, plays a very important role in Japan’s “Free and OpenIndo-Pacific” strategy.
Particularly, in the context that the East Sea is being militarised, seriouslythreatening peace and stability in the region, Vietnam and Japan should furtherboost bilateral cooperation, the article suggested.
Last year, Japan became the biggest foreign investor in Vietnam with totalinvestment of 9.11 billion USD, or 25 percent of the nation’s total foreigndirect investment inflow. The country was also the largest ODA provider forVietnam, accounting 30 percent of the total ODA supplied by foreign nations.
Earlier, many Japanese press agencies like NHK, Nikkei, Nikkei Asian Review,Kyodo and JIJI also stressed the importance of President Quang’s visit ahead ofhis trip to the East Asian country.
Vietnam wants to deepen the strategic relations with Japan in all sectors, theyquoted President Quang as saying. Vietnam has shared the same stance with Japanon solving the East Sea issue through peaceful measures and based oninternational law to ensure freedom of navigation in the waters.
In addition, the Japanese media also highlighted Vietnam’s and Japan’s effortsto speed up the signing of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for theTrans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) in Chile in March.-VNA
Ho Chi Minh City calls on Japanese businesses to step up investments in industry, agriculture and tourism in the southern metropolis, said Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Huynh Cach Mang.
The strategic partnership between Vietnam and Japan is expected to enter a new period of development in the coming time, especially in the fields of trade, economy, defence-security, health, high technology, locality-to-locality cooperation, and people-to-people exchanges.
Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Kunio Umeda has stated that Japan attaches importance to the upcoming State visit by President Tran Dai Quang and his spouse from May 29 – June 2 on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Nguyen Quoc Cuong highlighted the significance of the first-ever State visit to Japan by President Tran Dai Quang from May 29 to June 2 and the prospects of cooperation between the two countries in a recent interview granted to Vietnam News Agency’s correspondents in Tokyo.
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.
Over the past five decades, the Vietnam - Angola relationship has grown steadily, marked by political trust and close bonds between their Parties, States, Governments, and peoples, said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son.
President Luong Cuong called on the two countries to join hands to promote South – South cooperation, contribute to building a fair and equal global political and economic order, safeguard independence and sovereignty, and promote extensive and substantive international solidarity and cooperation.
President Luong Cuong called on the community to remain united, integrate well into local society, adhere to local laws, and continue contributing to both Angola’s development and Vietnam – Angola relations.
Vietnamese President Luong Cuong and Speaker of the National Assembly (NA) of Angola Carolina Cerqueira agreed to continue strengthening political trust, boost high-level delegation exchanges via all channels, including the parliamentary one, and create favourable legal conditions for bilateral cooperation.
Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang in a recent interview given to Japanese media ahead of his State visit to Japan (Photo: VNA) 
