Attending the event were Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang; Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son; Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Vietnam Yamada Takio; Representatives of central ministries, departments and branches; Ambassadors of countries and international organizations in Vietnam; representatives of the business sector and Japanese citizens living in Hanoi.
Ms. Truong Thi Mai, Member of the Politburo, Standing Committee of the Secretariat, Head of the Central Organizing Committee, Chairwoman of the Vietnam-Japan Friendship Parliamentary Group sent a congratulatory message to the ceremony. In the message, the Standing Committee of the Secretariat congratulated the important achievements the Japanese people have achieved in recent years, making Japan a leading developed country in the world.
Expressing joy at the strong, profound and comprehensive development of Vietnam-Japan friendship and cooperation in recent times, the Standing Committee of the Secretariat emphasized that in 2023, on the occasion of the After 50 years of establishing diplomatic relations, the two countries have organized many meaningful activities, especially upgrading the relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership for peace and prosperity in Asia and the world.
Permanent Secretary of the Secretariat Truong Thi Mai believes in the efforts and determination of the two sides, along with the support of the King and Royal Family of Japan, the widespread support of the two peoples, and the bilateral relationship. Comprehensive Strategic Cooperation between Vietnam and Japan will achieve new achievements, becoming more and more substantive and effective, meeting the interests and development of each country with common goals, for peace, stability and development. prosperity in the region and the world.
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| Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son spoke. Photo: TTXVN |
At the ceremony, on behalf of the Government and People of Vietnam, Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son sent a message to the Japanese Ambassador and his wife, through the Ambassador, to the King, Queen and Royal Family, the Government and people. The Japanese people extend their warmest congratulations.
Minister Bui Thanh Son pointed out that the two countries Vietnam-Japan have just spent together an emotional year 2023 - the year commemorating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan with the exchange of about 150 delegations of high-level leaders and ministries, branches and localities at all levels of the two countries, more than 500 large-scale and meaningful commemorative activities in both countries. 2023 is also a pivotal year to open a new chapter for Vietnam-Japan friendly cooperation, with senior leaders of the two countries agreeing to upgrade bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership for peace and prosperity. prosperity in Asia and around the world.
According to the Minister, the Vietnam-Japan relationship is a typical relationship for the success of Vietnam's bilateral cooperation with partners. Japan maintains its position as Vietnam's most important partner as the largest ODA aid partner, the second largest partner in labor cooperation, the third largest partner in investment and tourism, Wednesday on trade. Cooperation between the two countries in the fields of education-training, culture, people-to-people exchange... has been promoted and developed very actively.
Local cooperation is a bright spot in the two countries' relationship with more than 100 local pairs having cooperation agreements. The community of about 520.000 Vietnamese people in Japan is the second largest foreign community in Japan along with more than 2.500 Japanese businesses actively operating in Vietnam, contributing to the development of substantive relations. and comprehensively between the two countries.
At international and regional forums such as the United Nations, regional cooperation mechanisms such as APEC, ASEM as well as the cooperation mechanism of ASEAN, Vietnam and Japan cooperate closely, actively, and coordinate in international and regional issues of common concern.
The continuous strong development of Vietnam-Japan relations has become a bright spot in international relations, especially in the context that the region and the world are facing many rapid and complex changes.
With the foundation and political trust, cultural similarities, and historical connections that have been built and nurtured, Minister Bui Thanh Son believes in the friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and Japan. have been "hand in hand" entering a new chapter of the two countries' relationship, with infinite development potential.
The Minister affirmed that, on the basis of the new cooperation framework, with the spirit of ensuring equal benefits for both sides, the leaders and people of the two countries are determined to develop stronger and more substantive relations between the two countries. the two countries in traditional fields such as economics, politics, culture, education and training, labor, people-to-people exchanges and cooperation between localities, while expanding into important areas of cooperation. new importance, in line with the trends of the times such as emission reduction, semiconductor development, clean energy, digital transformation, green transformation...; Strengthen cooperation in international and regional issues, on forums, international organizations and cooperation mechanisms of which the two countries are members.
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| Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Yamada Takio spoke. Photo: TTXVN |
According to Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Yamada Takio, Japan-Vietnam relations are currently developing at the best level in history.
Highlighting the significance of the two countries upgrading their bilateral relationship to "Comprehensive strategic partnership for peace and prosperity in Asia and the world" by 2023, the Ambassador said that close development of current Japan-Vietnam relations is not only for economic and political benefits, but also based on "understanding and sympathy" between the two countries.
Based on the historic achievements achieved in 2023, Ambassador Yamada Takio believes that in 2024, the cooperative relationship between the two countries will have a remarkable development, bringing cooperation content worthy of the name called “Comprehensive Strategic Partnership”.
Ambassador Yamada Takio said that according to JETRO's latest survey results, Vietnam is the investment destination attracting the second highest interest from Japanese businesses in the world, after the United States. Besides, nearly 60% of all Japanese businesses want to expand investment in Vietnam.
Along with traditional areas of cooperation, Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Yamada Takio said that Japan and Vietnam can become each other's innovation partners in the context of moves to promote investment and development. Developing and training human resources in new fields is increasing day by day.
At the Celebration, delegates watched a performance of excerpts from the opera "Princess Anio".
On this occasion, the Japanese Embassy held a ceremony to award the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star to the former Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea. Socialist Republic of Vietnam in Japan Doan Xuan Hung.
