The Vietnamese Government and people always attach much importance to the relations with Japan, President Tran Dai Quang said during a meeting with the Japanese Emperor and Empress in Tokyo on May 30.
President Tran Dai Quang meets with Japanese Emperor Akihito on May 30 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese Government and people always attach muchimportance to the relations with Japan, President Tran Dai Quang said during ameeting with the Japanese Emperor and Empress in Tokyo on May 30.
President Quang hoped that his State visit to Japan will open up newdevelopment phase in the Vietnam-Japan ties towards a more intensive and effective manner, bringing practical benefits to people of both sides and for regionaland global peace, stability, cooperation and development.
The State leader and his spouse expressed their impression on the visit toVietnam made by the Japanese royal couple in 2017, adding that their visit hasdeepened mutual trust and understanding between the two countries’ people, contributingto elevating the bilateral ties to a new height.
On the occasion, they invited members of the Japanese Imperial Family to visitVietnam in a proper time.
For their parts, the Japanese royal couple thanked President Quang and hisspouse for giving them warm welcome during their visit to Vietnam last year.They affirmed that they treasure the Vietnam-Japan cooperation and friendshipand will do their utmost to further develop the ties.
Japanese Emperor Akihito underlined that cultural and people-to-peopleexchanges, particularly during the year the two countries are celebrating the45th anniversary of diplomatic relations, are very important for thedevelopment of the bilateral ties as they serve as a boost to mutual trust andunderstanding.
On May 30 night, President Quang and his spouse were scheduled to attend a nationalbanquet hosted by the Emperor and Empress at the Imperial Palace.
In the morning, the Japanese royal couple hosted an official welcome ceremonyfor President Quang and his spouse. President Quang is the first foreign Stateleader to pay a State visit to Japan this year.-VNA
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President Tran Dai Quang meets with Japanese Emperor Akihito on May 30 (Photo: VNA)