Official welcoming ceremony for the Crown Prince of Japan at the Presidential Palace

After the official welcoming ceremony, Japanese Crown Prince Akishino held talks with VicePresident Vo Thi Anh Xuan, visited Uncle Ho's Stilt House and Fish Pond and attended a reception.

On the morning of September 21, within the framework of their visit to Vietnam, Japanese Crown Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko attended an official welcoming ceremony at the Presidential Palace, chaired by Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan.

The visit takes place on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Vietnam - Japan relations (September 21, 1973 - September 21, 2023).

Tonight, the Crown Prince and his wife will attend the 50th Anniversary of Vietnam-Japan Relations Ceremony at the International Convention Center.

Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan presided over the welcoming ceremony for Japanese Crown Prince Akishino, who is on an official visit to Vietnam (Photo: Manh Quan).

On September 22, the Crown Prince of Japan will meet with President Vo Van Thuong and attend a reception; then attend the premiere of the opera Princess Anio that same evening.

During his 5-day visit to Vietnam, Crown Prince Akishino and his wife will have activities in Da Nang and Quang Nam.

The two sides then met at the Presidential Palace (Photo: Manh Quan).

The Vietnam-Japan Extensive Strategic Partnership has developed strongly and comprehensively in recent years, with a high level of political trust. Exchanges and contacts at high levels and across channels have been vibrant. Senior leaders of the two countries have maintained regular visits and contacts at international and regional forums.

This is the first visit to Vietnam by the Japanese Royal Family after 6 years since the visit of the Japanese King and Queen in 2017 (Photo: Manh Quan).

Currently, Japan is the largest provider of official development assistance (ODA), second in labor cooperation, third in investment and tourism, and fourth in trade with Vietnam.

Cooperation in other areas such as defense, security, health, agriculture, science and technology, digital transformation, education and training, climate change response, etc. has been actively implemented. The two sides are closely and effectively coordinating and supporting each other at multilateral forums and on international and regional issues of mutual concern.

After the official welcoming ceremony and talks, the Japanese Crown Prince will attend a reception hosted by Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan (Photo: Manh Quan).

This is the first official foreign visit of Crown Prince Akishino and the Princess after the Covid-19 pandemic, and also the first visit to Vietnam by the Japanese Royal Family after 6 years since the visit of the King and Queen of Japan in 2017.

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