64th birthday of Japanese Emperor marked in Hanoi

Extending a message of congratulations at the ceremony, politburo member, Permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat and head of the Party Central Committee’s Organisation Commission Truong Thi Mai,  who is also chairwoman of the Vietnam – Japan Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group, congratulated the Japanese people on the major achievements that they have recorded over the past years, making Japan a leading developed country in the world.

She showed her elation at the strong and comprehensive development of the friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and Japan for years, and highlighted the celebration of the 50th founding anniversary of both nations’ diplomatic relations with various activities, and particularly the upgrade of their relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for peace and prosperity in Asia and the world in 2023.

She said she believes that with efforts and resolve from the two countries, together with the support of the Japanese Emperor and royal family, the Vietnam – Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will further develop in a more practical and effective manner to meet the interest and development in each country, and for peace and prosperity in the region and the world.

Foreign Minister Son emphasized that the Vietnam – Japan relations, which have constantly developed, have become a bright spot in the international relations amidst rapid and complicated developments in the region and the world.

Given the trong political trust, cultural similarities and historical connections of the two nations, the Vietnamese diplomat believed that the Vietnam – Japan friendship and cooperative ties have entered a new chapter with boundless potential for development.

Leaders and people of the two countries are determined to boost cooperation in traditional areas of economy, politics, culture, education-training, labour, people-to-people exchange, and expand collaboration in new fields such as emission reduction, semiconductor development, clean energy and digital transformation, he said, adding both nations will also strengthen cooperation at international forums, organizations and mechanisms to which they are members.

Meanwhile, Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Yamada Takio said that the Vietnam – Japan relations are in their best shape in history, with the strong bonds not only bringing about political and economic benefits but also basing on their mutual understanding and sympathy.

He said that the bilateral cooperative relations will experience significant progress in 2024 in line with the Vietnam – Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

The ambassador cited a recent survey from the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) that showed Vietnam is the second favourite destination for Japanese firms, following the US, adding nearly 60% of the surveyed enterprises have intended to expand operation in the Southeast Asian nation.
On the occasion, the Japanese Embassy presented the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star to former Vietnamese Ambassador Doan Xuan Hung.