Japan regarded as Vietnam's leading partner
(VOV) Vietnam considers Japan a leading and long-term partner and the nation's consistent foreign policy stance is a demonstration of that, Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong told Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at their talks in Tokyo on September 15.
The two sides agreed upon initiatives to strengthen the Vietnam-Japan extensive strategic partnership focusing on enhanced political trust, economic connectivity and cooperation, and stronger mutual support in regional and global issues.
The two leaders pledged to facilitate regular visits and exchanges between senior leaders, the legislative bodies and political parties as well as extend existing dialogue mechanisms.
They vowed to promote sustainable linkages between their two economies in potential areas and supplementary support with a focus on connecting economic development strategies, production and human resources.
Hailing Japan’s support to Vietnam during the reform period over the past two decades, Trong asked for Japan’s continued provision of ODA for Vietnam, adding that Japan will provide approximately 100 billion JPY for Vietnam’s north-south highway and ports in the not distant future.
On infrastructure, PM Abe wished to work together with Vietnam to build the Long Thanh international airport, Ninh Thuan 2 nuclear power plant and specialized industrial parks in Hai Phong and Ba Ria-Vung Tau.
Collaboration in human resources training for Vietnam will also be boosted in the future. Host and guest consented to effectively carry out the Mid and Long-term Joint Vision on Agricultural Cooperation, opening Vietnam’s market for Japanese apples as well as Japan’s market for Vietnamese mangoes from September 17.
They agreed to facilitate travel for citizens from both countries with Abe announcing Japan’s decision to extend visas for Vietnamese business people up to 10 years. In regard to defense exchanges at all levels, Abe affirmed his willingness to work with Vietnam to improve its maritime law enforcement capability.
The Japanese government is set to provide second-hand vessels for Vietnam and assist the country in the United Nations peacekeeping mission. Vietnam and Japan will also enhance coordination in dealing with traditional and non-traditional security threats.
Regarding regional and global issues, Abe briefed his guest about Japan’s position on several historical issues and policies towards regional peace and security.
Party chief Trong reiterated Vietnam's commitment to pursuing peaceful development and backing Japan’s constructive contributions to peace, security, cooperation and development in the region and the world at large.
The leaders promised to liaise closely at ASEAN and East Asia summits and other multilateral forums, as well as on the negotiations for and implementation of regional free trade agreements, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership.
Abe welcomed Vietnam’s tentative bid for membership of the International Whaling Commission as well as official membership of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission.
He also pledged to support Vietnam in hosting the 2017 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum. Expressing concern over recent complicated developments in the East Sea, they underlined the need to comply by international law, especially the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC) towards the formulation of a Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC).
The same day, Trong and Shinzo Abe witnessed the signing of six cooperation agreements between the two countries.
After the signing ceremony, they attended a press briefing informing the outcomes of their talks.
On the evening of the same day, Abe hosted a banquet for Party leader Trong and his delegation at a Tokyo-based official residence.
The two leaders pledged to facilitate regular visits and exchanges between senior leaders, the legislative bodies and political parties as well as extend existing dialogue mechanisms.
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They vowed to promote sustainable linkages between their two economies in potential areas and supplementary support with a focus on connecting economic development strategies, production and human resources.
Hailing Japan’s support to Vietnam during the reform period over the past two decades, Trong asked for Japan’s continued provision of ODA for Vietnam, adding that Japan will provide approximately 100 billion JPY for Vietnam’s north-south highway and ports in the not distant future.
On infrastructure, PM Abe wished to work together with Vietnam to build the Long Thanh international airport, Ninh Thuan 2 nuclear power plant and specialized industrial parks in Hai Phong and Ba Ria-Vung Tau.
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Collaboration in human resources training for Vietnam will also be boosted in the future. Host and guest consented to effectively carry out the Mid and Long-term Joint Vision on Agricultural Cooperation, opening Vietnam’s market for Japanese apples as well as Japan’s market for Vietnamese mangoes from September 17.
They agreed to facilitate travel for citizens from both countries with Abe announcing Japan’s decision to extend visas for Vietnamese business people up to 10 years. In regard to defense exchanges at all levels, Abe affirmed his willingness to work with Vietnam to improve its maritime law enforcement capability.
The Japanese government is set to provide second-hand vessels for Vietnam and assist the country in the United Nations peacekeeping mission. Vietnam and Japan will also enhance coordination in dealing with traditional and non-traditional security threats.
Regarding regional and global issues, Abe briefed his guest about Japan’s position on several historical issues and policies towards regional peace and security.
Party chief Trong reiterated Vietnam's commitment to pursuing peaceful development and backing Japan’s constructive contributions to peace, security, cooperation and development in the region and the world at large.
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The leaders promised to liaise closely at ASEAN and East Asia summits and other multilateral forums, as well as on the negotiations for and implementation of regional free trade agreements, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership.
Abe welcomed Vietnam’s tentative bid for membership of the International Whaling Commission as well as official membership of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission.
He also pledged to support Vietnam in hosting the 2017 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum. Expressing concern over recent complicated developments in the East Sea, they underlined the need to comply by international law, especially the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC) towards the formulation of a Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC).
The same day, Trong and Shinzo Abe witnessed the signing of six cooperation agreements between the two countries.
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After the signing ceremony, they attended a press briefing informing the outcomes of their talks.
On the evening of the same day, Abe hosted a banquet for Party leader Trong and his delegation at a Tokyo-based official residence.