The King and Queen of Japan respectfully welcomed the President and his wife.

On November 28, within the framework of his official visit to Japan, President Vo Van Thuong and his wife met with Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako.

In a friendly atmosphere, the two sides highly appreciated and expressed their joy at the good and comprehensive development of the Vietnam - Japan relationship and the increasingly close affection between the people of the two countries.

On behalf of the State and people of Vietnam, President Vo Van Thuong thanked the King, Queen and members of the Japanese Royal Family for their good feelings and deep concern for the Vietnamese people, as well as the friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and Japan over the past many years.

President Vo Van Thuong and his wife also expressed their emotions and thanked the King, Queen and Government of Japan for the warm and respectful welcome given to the Vietnamese delegation during their official visit to Japan this time.

President Vo Van Thuong and his wife Phan Thi Thanh Tam met with Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako. Photo: VNA

Emperor Naruhito and Empress expressed their delight at welcoming President Vo Van Thuong and his wife on an official visit to Japan on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam-Japan diplomatic relations; and thanked the State and people of Vietnam for giving Crown Prince Akishino and the Princess a warm welcome and affection during their official visit to Vietnam last September.

The King and Queen believe that historical connections and exchanges, and similarities in cultural and human factors are among the fundamental factors for developing the deep and closely connected Vietnam-Japan relationship in many fields as it is today.

The Emperor and Empress expressed their belief that cultural and people-to-people exchange activities held in many localities of the two countries in 2023 - the year marking the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries - will enhance understanding between the people of the two countries, making an important contribution to promoting people-to-people exchange and the friendly cooperative relationship between Vietnam and Japan.

President Vo Van Thuong expressed his good impressions of the country and people of Japan and shared profound memories of his previous visits to Japan in different positions.

President Vo Van Thuong said that the two countries have many cultural similarities and are close in personality. The affection between the people of the two countries for each other is very natural, sharing many common values and interests. It is the consensus of the leaders and people of the two countries that has created a solid foundation for the development of the Vietnam - Japan friendly and cooperative relationship.

Mrs. Phan Thi Thanh Tam - Wife of President Vo Van Thuong, meets with Japanese Queen Masako. Photo: VNA

President Vo Van Thuong affirmed that the historic visits to Vietnam by the Emperor and Empress Dowager in 2017 as the Emperor and Empress of Japan, along with the official visit to Vietnam by the Emperor in 2009 as the Crown Prince, as well as the visit last September by Crown Prince Akishino and the Princess have left a good impression on the Vietnamese leaders and people, contributing to deepening trust and mutual understanding between the people of the two countries and bringing the Vietnam-Japan relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership for peace and prosperity in Asia and the world.

On this occasion, President Vo Van Thuong, on behalf of the State and people of Vietnam, invited the King and Queen to visit Vietnam.

On the same afternoon, at the Imperial Palace, King Naruhito and Queen hosted an intimate reception for President Vo Van Thuong and his wife.

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