Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc held phone talks with his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe on August 4 to discuss promoting bilateral ties as well as cooperation at regional and global forums.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc at the talks (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA)🎶 – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc heldphone talks with his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe on August 4 to discusspromoting bilateral ties as well as cooperation at regional and global forums.
It was their secondconversation over telephone in the past three months. PM Phuc said Vietnam is continuing to implement drastic measures to respond to COVID-19 and has gradually put the epidemic under control . He thankedJapan for providing its support for the country and asked the Japanese Government to continue assisting the Vietnamese community in Japan. PM Abe thanked theVietnamese Government and people for providing medical masks for Japan andexpressed his admiration for the Vietnamese Government’s efforts to control thepandemic. The Vietnamese PM welcomed Japan’sselection of Vietnam as one of the first countries to relax travellingrestrictions, adding that Vietnam is creating favourable conditions forJapanese experts, investors and managers to come to Vietnam. He proposed that both sides continuediscussing the resumption of air services in the near future. Abe spoke highly of the two countries' agreement to step-by-stepresume travelling for their people, adding that he hopes to continue further expanding travelling between the two nations whileensuring pandemic prevention and control. He informed PM Phuc that half of the Japanesebusinesses that receive support from the Government to expand supply chains, have chosenVietnam, and the Japanese Government will continue assisting firms indiversifying supply chain. Japan also stays ready to help Vietnam fight droughtand saltwater intrusion, Abe said. PM Phuc said the Vietnamese Governmenthas established a special working group on investment cooperation, which he said will offer supportto Japanese enterprises to do successful business in the country. He suggested PM Abe continue encouragingJapanese firms to enhance investment in Vietnam.
Both sides agreed to work closelytogether to carry out the Vietnam – Japan university project, promote regional tradeand investment, including the implementation of the Comprehensive andProgressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
🍌 They vowed to continue with mutual liaison at multilateral forums and onregional and global issues of shared concern, as well as to promote cooperation within theMekong – Japan framework.
The Vietnamese Government leader pledged to work closely with Japan to promote the universal health coverage initiative as wellas Japan’s initiative to establish the ASEAN Centre for emerging diseases and publichealth emergencies.
Hailing Vietnam’s efforts in its roleas ASEAN Chair, Abe said Japan will work closely with Vietnam to successfullyhold ASEAN’s related meetings. He also looked forward to visiting Vietnam to attend theASEAN Summit and hold discussion with PM Phuc./.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade will host a teleconference for trade promotion in support industries between Vietnam and Japan on July 7, attracting about 30 – 40 enterprises from both countries.
Politburo member and permanent member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee's Secretariat Tran Quoc Vuong received Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Yamada Takio in Hanoi on July 8 on the occasion of the start of his tenure in Vietnam.
Vietnam always values the comprehensive and practical relations with Japan, Defence Minister General Ngo Xuan Lich said while welcoming new Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Yamada Takio in Hanoi on July 20.
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 State President Luong Cuong and Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço met with the press right after concluding their talks and witnessing the signing of seven cooperation agreements between the two countries in Luanda on August 7.
State President Luong Cuong stressed the fraternal ties between Vietnam and Angola as a shared invaluable asset. It serves as a solid foundation for both countries to enter a new phase of development, further foster political trust and mutual support between the two Parties and States, and deepen the solidarity and mutual understanding between their people.
At the dialogue, both sides expressed satisfaction with the intensive and extensive development of bilateral relationship since it was elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership last year.
The robust collaboration between the Vietnamese National Assembly and Japan’s National Diet, particularly between the two nations’ parliamentary friendship groups, is a hallmark of bilateral relations, contributing to deepening the Vietnam-Japan comprehensive strategic partnership, said NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc at the talks (Photo: VNA) 
