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Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son attended the 64th birthday anniversary of Emperor Naruhito (February 23, 2-February 1960, 23), organized by the Japanese Embassy in Vietnam organization. (Photo: Tuan Anh)
On the evening of February 23, in Hanoi, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son attended the 2th birthday anniversary of Emperor Naruhito (February 64, 23-February 2, 1960). ), organized by the Japanese Embassy in Vietnam.
On this occasion, President Vo Van Thuong sent a congratulatory telegram to King Naruhito, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh sent a congratulatory telegram to Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue sent a congratulatory telegram to the President. House of Representatives Nukaga Fukishiro and Senate President Otsuji Hidehisa.
Ms. Truong Thi Mai, Politburo member, Standing member of the Secretariat, Head of the Central Organizing Committee, Chairwoman of the Vietnam - Japan Parliamentary Friendship 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 friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and Japan 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.
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.
Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son assessed that Vietnam and Japan have just gone through an emotional year 2023 together, the year celebrating the 50th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan with exchanges. of about 150 delegations of high-level leaders and leaders of ministries, branches and localities at all levels of the two countries and more than 500 large-scale and meaningful commemorative activities in both countries.
2023 is also a pivotal year, opening a new chapter in the Vietnam-Japan friendship and cooperation with the two countries' senior leaders agreeing to upgrade bilateral relations to "Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for Peace". peace and prosperity in Asia and the world".
"It can be said that the Vietnam - Japan relationship is a typical pair of relationships for the success of Vietnam's bilateral cooperation with partners," Minister Bui Thanh Son said.
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Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son emphasized that the Vietnam-Japan friendly and cooperative relationship has been "hand in hand", entering a new chapter of the two countries' relationship with "limitless" development potential. (Photo: Tuan Anh)
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 in investment and tourism, and the fourth in trade. commercial.
Cooperation between the two countries in the fields of education-training, culture, people-to-people exchange... is strongly and actively promoted. 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, and more than 2.500 Japanese businesses in Vietnam are actively contributing to the development of substantive and comprehensive relations between Japan and Japan. two countries.
According to Minister Bui Thanh Son, at international and regional forums such as the United Nations, regional cooperation mechanisms such as APEC, ASEM, as well as cooperation mechanisms of ASEAN, Vietnam and Japan cooperate closely. Closely and actively coordinate on international and regional issues of common concern.
With a foundation of political trust, cultural similarity, and historical cohesion built and nurtured for more than 1.300 years from the 8th century, more than half a century of cooperation and mutual development. , the Vietnam-Japan friendly and cooperative relationship has been "hand in hand", entering a new chapter of the two countries' relationship with "limitless" development potential, Minister Bui Thanh Son said.
On the basis of the new cooperation framework, with the spirit of ensuring equal benefits for both sides, Minister Bui Thanh Son affirmed that the leaders and people of the two countries are determined to develop stronger and more substantive relations. relations between the two countries in traditional fields such as economics, politics, culture, education-training, labor, people-to-people exchanges, local cooperation...
At the same time, the two sides expanded into new important fields, in line with the trends of the times such as emission reduction, semiconductors, clean energy, digital transformation, green transformation..., further strengthening cooperation. in regional and international issues, in forums, international organizations and cooperation mechanisms of which the two countries are members.
The continuous strong development of Vietnam-Japan relations is becoming a bright spot in international relations, especially in the context that the world and region are facing many rapid, complex, and important changes. basic.
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Delegates attended the ceremony. (Photo: Tuan Anh)
Minister Bui Thanh Son believes that the "heavenly destined" relationship between the two countries and peoples of Vietnam and Japan will continue to overcome all challenges, seize opportunities, and move forward on a new path of development. , more firmly, cohesively and effectively, meeting the aspirations and interests of the two peoples, contributing to peace, stability and development in the region and the world.
Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Yamada Takio said that the current close development of Vietnam-Japan relations is not only for economic and political benefits, but also based on "understanding and sympathy". between the two countries was formed by cultural and historical exchanges since ancient times.
The Ambassador expressed his belief that strengthening the bond between the people of the two countries is a solid stepping stone to promote the breakthrough development of the two countries' relationship in the coming time.
Regarding the economic field, the Ambassador said that in the context of shifting global supply chains, scientific innovations such as digital transformation, green transformation... are becoming stronger, the Vietnam-Japan partnership is becoming stronger. will become increasingly important.
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Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Yamada Takio spoke at the ceremony. (Photo: Tuan Anh)
According to the Ambassador, JETRO's latest survey results show that Vietnam is the investment destination attracting the second highest interest from Japanese businesses in the world, after the United States. Furthermore, nearly 60% of all Japanese businesses intend to expand investment in Vietnam.
Last December, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio agreed that strengthening cooperation between the two countries in the economic sector is an important and indispensable driving force to further deepen bilateral relations. comprehensive strategic cooperation between Vietnam and Japan.
Regarding ODA, the two Prime Ministers affirmed that they will further strengthen bilateral cooperation to revive Japan's ODA and promote large-scale, high-quality infrastructure development projects in Vietnam.
Regarding labor cooperation, the Ambassador said that Vietnam accounts for about 1/4 of the total number of foreign workers working in Japan, playing a huge role in the development of the two countries' economies.
* On this occasion, on behalf of the Japanese Government, Ambassador Yamada Takio awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, with gold and silver stars, to Mr. Doan Xuan Hung, former Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan for his important contributions. important in promoting the strong development of bilateral relations in the period 2011-2015, in which the two countries upgraded their relationship to "Extensive Strategic Partnership for peace and prosperity in Asia" in 2014. .
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On behalf of the Japanese Government, Ambassador Yamada Takio awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, with gold and silver stars, to Mr. Doan Xuan Hung, former Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan. (Photo: Tuan Anh)
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(Photo: Tuan Anh)
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Delegates attended the ceremony. (Photo: Tuan Anh)
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Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang and delegates attended the ceremony. (Photo: Tuan Anh)
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and Ambassadors at the ceremony. (Photo: Tuan Anh)
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son, former Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Nguyen Phu Binh and his wife (left) and Editor-in-Chief of the World and Vietnam newspaper Nguyen Truong Son. (Photo: Tuan Anh)
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Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Yamada Takio and delegates. (Photo: Tuan Anh)
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