'6 more things' in Vietnam - Japan relations after 50 years of establishing relations

Reviewing the milestones and major achievements in 50 years of Vietnam-Japan relations with many remarkable advances, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stated that there are "six things that are better": deeper affection; more clearly perceived sincerity; higher trust; more effective and substantive cooperation; cooperation expanding in scope and scale; and greater mutual understanding and affection.

A view of the working session. Photo: VGP

On the morning of December 18th in Tokyo, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held a working breakfast with the Japan Foundation for People-to-People Diplomacy (FEC), chaired by Mr. Matsuzawa Ken, according to the Government Newspaper. Mr. Matsuzawa Ken highly appreciated Vietnam's strong role in ASEAN and the region, attracting global attention in the political, economic, and diplomatic fields. He also noted the dynamic and active work of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh. Mr. Matsuzawa Ken expressed his pleasure at the positive and fruitful development of Vietnam-Japan relations in recent times, noting that the two countries have shared joys and sorrows, learned from each other, and made positive contributions to peace , stability, and development in the region and the world. He expressed confidence that the Prime Minister's visit would be highly successful, further promoting and contributing to Vietnam-Japan relations in the future. He agreed with the Prime Minister's view that the most important thing is to act and bring about practical and effective benefits. The delegates participating in the meeting were all businesses that have invested in Vietnam or are wishing to invest in Vietnam, and in the coming time, based on the Prime Minister's directives, the council will further promote investment, cooperation, and economic linkages with Vietnam.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Chairman of the Japan Federation of Economic Organizations (FEC) Matsuzawa Ken. Photo: VGP

During the meeting, members of the council, including many large companies, introduced the potential, strengths, and activities in Vietnam, highly appreciated the investment and business environment, and presented their future orientations with the determination to continue accompanying Vietnam. Speaking at the meeting, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh welcomed the FEC's deep concern for Vietnam, its many practical and effective contributions to the development of bilateral relations, bringing benefits to the people of both countries, and creating an environment of peace, stability, cooperation, and development in the region and the world. Reviewing the milestones and major achievements in 50 years of Vietnam-Japan relations with many remarkable advancements, the Prime Minister stated that there are "six things that are better": deeper affection; more clearly perceived sincerity; higher trust; more effective and substantive results; cooperation expanding in scope and scale; and greater mutual understanding and appreciation. Looking ahead, the Prime Minister suggested that both sides should continue to educate the younger generations of both countries to constantly preserve and promote the friendship, which is a priceless asset between the two nations; build upon achievements and learn from shortcomings; concretize the comprehensive strategic partnership into specific programs, plans, and projects, thereby achieving measurable results, strengthening sincerity, affection, and trust, and bringing the relationship between the two countries to a deeper, more substantive, and more effective level. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested that the Japan Council for Promoting People-to-People Diplomacy, the Japanese people, and businesses continue to support and accompany Vietnam in its industrialization and modernization efforts.

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