Provincial Party Secretary received Special Advisor to the Japan - Vietnam Friendship Parliamentary Alliance

On the morning of July 24, Comrade Nguyen Xuan Ky, Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Council, had a courtesy reception for Special Advisor to the Japan-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentary Alliance Takebe Tsutomu and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Vietnam Ito Naoki. Also attending were Comrade Cao Tuong Huy, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee.

At the reception, Special Advisor to the Japan-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians' Union Takebe Tsutomu expressed his deep condolences to the Vietnamese people on the passing of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong. Discussing the cooperative relationship between the two sides in recent times, Mr. Takebe Tsutomu affirmed that with the successful organization of the Hokkaido Festival in Ha Long in 2023, the people of Quang Ninh have learned more about Japanese culture. At the same time, the cooperative and friendly relationship between the two localities has also been raised to a new level. Mr. Takebe Tsutomu also affirmed that Hokkaido province is actively preparing for the "Vietnam Festival in Sapporo 2024" and is looking forward to the delegation of Quang Ninh province attending.

Speaking at the meeting, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Vietnam Ito Naoki expressed his honor to be appointed as Ambassador Plenipotentiary of Japan to Vietnam. At the same time, he affirmed that he will continue to do his best to promote cooperation between the two countries as well as between Quang Ninh province and Japanese localities.

Comrade Nguyen Xuan Ky, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Council, thanked Mr. Takebe Tsutomu for his contributions to promoting the cooperative relationship between Vietnam and Japan.

Comrade Nguyen Xuan Ky, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Council, thanked Mr. Takebe Tsutomu for his contributions in promoting the cooperative relationship between Vietnam and Japan as well as between Quang Ninh and Japanese localities and organizations. He also affirmed that through exchange and cooperation activities in recent times, Japanese culture has left a deep impression on the people of Quang Ninh.

In addition, cooperation activities in other fields have also been promoted. Currently, the total investment capital of Japanese enterprises in Quang Ninh has reached 2.5 billion USD, ranking 2nd out of 20 countries and territories in the world with investment projects in Quang Ninh. Cooperation activities in the field ofeducation and training are also increasingly going into depth. Japanese organizations JICA and JETRO have also implemented effective support programs for Quang Ninh in implementing green growth orientations and sustainable development. Especially in protecting the environment of Ha Long Bay.

Comrade Nguyen Xuan Ky, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Council, presented a souvenir to Mr. Ito Naoki, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Vietnam.

Regarding Mr. Takebe Tsutomu's proposal to establish a Center for Japanese Studies and organize annual Japanese cultural events in Quang Ninh, Quang Ninh province will assign Ha Long University to research and implement on an appropriate scale. Thereby, contributing to further promoting Japanese culture to the people of Quang Ninh. The Provincial Party Secretary also affirmed that Quang Ninh province will send a delegation to attend the "Vietnam Festival in Sapporo 2024". At the same time, he hopes that through the activities held at the festival, it will contribute to further promoting the cooperative relationship between the two localities.

The Provincial Party Secretary also congratulated Ambassador Ito Naoki on his appointment as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Vietnam. He also hoped that the Ambassador would continue to promote cooperation between the two countries as well as between localities, contributing to the comprehensive strategic partnership. Vietnam - Japan increasingly go into depth.

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