Deputy Secretary of Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Phuoc Loc and Consul General of Japan in Ho Chi Minh City - Photo: HUU HANH
On February 29, the establishment ceremony of the Vietnam - Japan Friendship Association at Saigon Tourism Corporation (Saigontourist Group) took place at Majestic Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City.
Friendly relations between Vietnam and Japan continue to be strengthened
Mr. Nguyen Phuoc Loc - Deputy Secretary of Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, chairperson The Vietnam - Japan Friendship Association in Ho Chi Minh City - said that the decision to establish the Vietnam - Japan Friendship Association at Saigontourist Group took place on the occasion of the 64th birthday anniversary of Emperor Naruhito, and raised The total number of branches of the association increased to 26 units.
Last year, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between Japan and Vietnam and before the event Vietnam Pho Festival, Vietnam - Japan Friendship Association in Ho Chi Minh City also awarded a decision to establish a Vietnam - Japan Friendship Association branch at the newspaper. Youth, marks a deeper highlight in Vietnam - Japan relations.
Speaking about the value of the friendly relationship that the two countries have built over the past 50 years, Mr. Nguyen Phuoc Loc affirmed that the friendship and cooperation between the two countries is constantly developing in many fields, from the leadership level. national to the grassroots and local levels, from a long-term stable and trustworthy partnership in 2002 to a strategic partnership in 2009 and upgraded to an extensive strategic partnership for peace and prosperity. in Asia in 2014.
Especially from November 11, President Vo Van Thuong and Prime Minister Kishida agreed to issue a joint statement on upgrading Vietnam - Japan relations to "Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for peace and prosperity." in Asia and in the world", thereby affirming the desire of the two countries to promote cooperation in all fields to new heights and expand into new areas of cooperation.
According to Mr. Loc, the speed and level of development of this bilateral relationship is both fast, stable and substantive, based on the outstanding achievements of bilateral relations in all fields. Over the past 50 years, the open potential for cooperation and firm trust in the good future of bilateral relations have met the aspirations of the two peoples.
Among those achievements, we can especially mention more than 70 cooperation documents signed by localities of the two countries to strengthen links and support each other for mutual development, of which Ho Chi Minh City is proud to contribute. 2/1 of this number.
He also added: Cooperation between Ho Chi Minh City and Japan is always recognized as one of the outstanding activities in cooperation between Vietnam and Japan. In 2009, when the two countries began upgrading their bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership, Japan had 38 investment projects in Ho Chi Minh City with a total capital of 46,7 million USD.
Currently, Japan is the 5th trading partner, export market and 3rd largest investor of the city. As of November 11, there are 2023 Japanese investment projects in Ho Chi Minh City with a total capital of 1.657 billion USD, accounting for 5,7% of total foreign investment capital in the city.
Support works and projects of the Japanese Government and people in Ho Chi Minh City such as Cho Ray 1 Hospital project and upcoming Cho Ray 2 hospital project, metro line No. 1, project to improve basin water environment Tau Hu - Ben Nghe, Doi canal - Te canal... are contributing to helping the city's infrastructure be completed in a modern direction. That is also the driving force for the city's socio-economic development.
The representative of the Vietnam - Japan Friendship Association in Ho Chi Minh City also affirmed that relations with Japanese localities in particular, and with Japanese partners in general, are always one of the city's top priorities.
Attending were representatives of Ho Chi Minh City leaders, leaders of departments, Executive Committee of Vietnam - Japan Friendship Association in Ho Chi Minh City, Japanese consul general in Ho Chi Minh City - Photo: HUU HANH
There will be many programs to promote tourism and trade between the two countries
Mr. Masuo Ono - Consul General of Japan in Ho Chi Minh City - congratulated the establishment of the Vietnam - Japan Friendship Association in Saigontourist Group and pledged to continue to cooperate with the Vietnam - Japan Friendship Association in Ho Chi Minh City. .HCMC to maintain the development momentum of last year, promote exchanges between Japan and Ho Chi Minh City further and deepen in 2024
On behalf of the Vietnam - Japan Friendship Association in Ho Chi Minh City, Mr. Tran Xuan Toan, vice president of the Vietnam - Japan Friendship Association in Ho Chi Minh City, read the decision to establish the Vietnam - Japan Friendship Association Branch. Ho Chi Minh City. Mr. Pham Huy Binh, chairman of the board of members of Saigontourist Group, will be the head of the Vietnam - Japan Friendship Association at Saigontourist Group.
Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee, Head of the Organizing Committee of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Phuoc Loc (left) and Consul General of Japan in Ho Chi Minh City Ono Masuo (2nd from left) visit the connection activity booths at the event. event – Photo: HUU HANH
Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Pham Huy Binh said this is an important event, marking a new development step in the friendly cooperative relationship between Saigontourist Group and Japanese partners.
The association will be an important bridge for Saigontourist Group and Japanese partners to increase the exchange of information, experience, promote cooperation in the fields of tourism and cuisine as well as organize cultural exchange activities. , contributing to strengthening mutual understanding between the two peoples.
Japan is one of Vietnam's most important tourism markets. In recent years, the number of Japanese tourists coming to Vietnam has continuously grown, making an important contribution to the development of Vietnam's tourism industry in general and Ho Chi Minh City in particular.
Hotels, resorts, restaurants, travel agencies, golf courses... of Saigontourist Group annually welcome over 200.000 Japanese visitors and the overseas Japanese community currently living and working in Vietnam. Male.
In the opposite direction, units of Saigontourist Group each year bring tens of thousands of Vietnamese visitors to participate in experiential travel journeys to explore Japan.
In 2023, Saigontourist Group participated in organizing many cultural, culinary, and tourism promotion programs and events in Japan.
The most typical are programs, such as Vietnam destination promotion program in July 7 in the two cities of Tokyo and Osaka, attracting over 2023 leading Japanese tourism and airline corporations.
Next, Saigontourist Group coordinated with the newspaper Youth, Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam - Japan Friendship Association co-organized the event Vietnam Pho Festival 2023 in Japan, taking place in October 10 at Yoyogi Park, Tokyo. The event included a series of activities introducing pho, the "national soul" and Vietnamese delicacies, and cultural and artistic exchanges, attracting more than 2023 visitors.
And in November 11 there is Vietnamese Festival in Aichi Prefecture 3rd time - 2023 in Nagoya city, Aichi province, Japan.
