Director of the Department of International Cooperation Nguyen Phuong Hoa receives a certificate of commendation from the Japanese Ambassador.

In his opening remarks, Ambassador Ito Naoki emphasized the significant importance of the two countries upgrading their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership two years ago. This has opened up great opportunities for the development of Vietnam-Japan relations in the fields of politics , economics, science, culture, tourism, education, and more.

Ambassador Ito Naoki expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the Vietnamese Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism for successfully leading and participating with Vietnamese local agencies in the EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai (Japan) World Exhibition. He stated that the contributions of the Vietnamese pavilion at EXPO 2025 are significant in further strengthening the relationship between Vietnam and Japan.

At the ceremony, to acknowledge the positive contributions to the EXPO 2025 Osaka, the Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam presented a certificate of merit to Ms. Nguyen Phuong Hoa, Director of the Department of International Cooperation (Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism), and the General Representative of Vietnam at EXPO 2025.

During the period from April 13th to October 13th at EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Ms. Nguyen Phuong Hoa and the staff of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism demonstrated a proactive, dedicated, and highly responsible spirit in operating the Vietnam Pavilion, as well as organizing Vietnam National Day.

These persistent efforts and dedication have contributed to showcasing Vietnam's culture and development achievements in a vibrant, engaging, and impactful way, thereby making a significant contribution to the overall success of EXPO 2025 hosted by Japan.

In its 8th participation in the World Expo, the Vietnamese pavilion welcomed over 1.7 million in-person visitors, attracted 2.2 million attendees to indoor and outdoor events, and generated over 10 million visits to the pavilion's social media platforms.

In particular, Vietnam National Day (September 9, 2025), with the presence of Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung, Japanese Princess Tsuguko, and Ambassador Ito Naoki, became one of the important highlights in Vietnam's journey at EXPO 2025.

For the first time in history, the Vietnam Pavilion has had the honor of receiving two prestigious international awards: the Silver Award for Best Exhibition Design and the Bronze Award for Best Team .

In response to the sentiments and effective cooperation of Ambassador Ito Naoki and the Japanese Embassy in Vietnam during his participation in EXPO 2025, Director Nguyen Phuong Hoa sent Ambassador Ito Naoki a letter of thanks.

Speaking emotionally at the ceremony, Ms. Nguyen Phuong Hoa thanked Ambassador Ito Naoki for presenting the certificate of merit, considering it a recognition of the tireless collective efforts of the officials participating in EXPO 2025.

Affirming that the achievements of the Vietnamese pavilion at EXPO 2025 were always accompanied by the valuable and responsible support from the Japanese Government, the EXPO 2025 Organizing Committee, the Japanese Embassy in Vietnam, and Ambassador Ito Naoki personally, Ms. Nguyen Phuong Hoa emphasized that Vietnam's success at EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai is vivid evidence of the deep strategic partnership and strong friendship between Vietnam and Japan.

At the same time, Director of the Department of International Cooperation Nguyen Phuong Hoa expressed confidence that cooperation in culture, sports, and tourism will continue to make even more effective contributions to the further development of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for Peace and Prosperity in Asia and the world between Vietnam and Japan.

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