National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man receives the Chairman of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan.

The Speaker of the National Assembly was pleased to note that the relationship between the Communist Party of Vietnam and the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan has taken a new step forward with the signing of a cooperation agreement between the two parties in 2023.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man receives Chairman of Japan's Constitutional Democratic Party, Noda Yoshihiko. (Photo: Doan Tan/VNA)

According to the Vietnam News Agency correspondent in Japan, within the framework of his official visit to Japan, on December 6th in Tokyo, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man met with the Chairman of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDPJ), Noda Yoshihiko.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man congratulated the CDPJ on its great victory in the Japanese House of Representatives election in October; noting that Vietnam-Japan relations have developed well in recent times, with the two countries upgrading their relationship to a "Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for Peace and Prosperity in Asia and the World" in 2023.

The Speaker of the National Assembly was pleased to note that the relationship between the Communist Party of Vietnam and the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan has taken a new step forward with the signing of a cooperation agreement between the two parties in 2023.

Noda Yoshihiko, chairman of the Constitutional Democratic Party, welcomed National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and the high-level delegation of the Vietnamese National Assembly to Japan; affirming that, in his capacity, he would promote exchanges and cooperation between the two parties in accordance with the spirit of the signed cooperation agreement.

CDPJ Chairman Noda Yoshihiko stated that during his tenure as Prime Minister of Japan from 2011-2012, he held talks with the Prime Minister of Vietnam three times.

From that point on, Mr. Noda recognized that Vietnam's demographic structure was in a perfect stage, with a majority of the workforce being young and a low proportion of the elderly.

Meanwhile, Japan's demographic structure is the opposite, with a high proportion of elderly people and a low proportion of people of working age.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man receives Chairman of Japan's Constitutional Democratic Party, Noda Yoshihiko. (Photo: Doan Tan/VNA)

CDPJ Chairman Noda Yoshihiko believes that with these characteristics, the two countries can cooperate to create a perfect model that complements and supports each other.

Chairman Noda Yoshihiko stated that Japan has advantages in technology and expertise, and can support Vietnam in implementing large-scale projects and programs.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man thanked CDPJ Chairman Noda Yoshihiko for the affection he showed towards Vietnam and its people during his time as Prime Minister of Japan 12 years ago.

Emphasizing that the Constitutional Democratic Party (CDPJ) is a reputable party in the Japanese House of Representatives, the Speaker of the National Assembly expressed confidence that the prestige of the CDPJ and its Chairman, Noda Yoshihiko, will further promote relations between the Vietnamese National Assembly and the Japanese Parliament in the future.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man stated that Japan is currently the largest provider of ODA to Vietnam and expressed his hope that Chairman Noda would mobilize a new generation of ODA for Vietnam to implement infrastructure development projects.

Highlighting the significant potential and advantages of both countries, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Manh stated that in the coming period, the two countries need to strengthen cooperation in various fields, commensurate with the comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Japan.

The Chairman of the National Assembly stated that at the 8th session of the 15th National Assembly, the Vietnamese National Assembly passed and commented on many important draft laws related to investment and business activities, and is gradually perfecting a favorable legal framework and improving the investment environment, helping foreign businesses, including Japanese businesses, to strengthen stable and long-term investment in Vietnam.

On this occasion, the Speaker of the National Assembly requested the CDPJ and Chairman Noda to continue supporting and facilitating the Vietnamese community's long-term residence, study, work, and living in Japan.

(VNA/Vietnam+)

Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/chu-tich-quoc-hoi-tran-thanh-man-tiep-chu-tich-dang-dan-chu-lap-hien-nhat-ban-post999477.vnp