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Japanese official: President's visit – symbol of close friendship

The Vietnam visit by the Japanese Emperor and Queen in 2017 and upcoming Japan visit by President Tran Dai Quang as a national guest is the symbol of the closest friendship between the two countries.
Japanese official: President's visit – symbol of close friendship ảnh 1Deputy Director General of the Japanese Foreign Ministry’s Bureau of Asian and Oceanian Affairs Fumio Shimizu (Photo: VNA)

Tokyo (VNA)
– The Vietnam visit by the JapaneseEmperor and Queen in 2017 and the upcoming Japan visit by President Tran DaiQuang and his spouse as national guests is the symbol of the closest friendshipbetween the two countries, said Deputy Director General of the Japanese ForeignMinistry’s Bureau of Asian and Oceanian Affairs Fumio Shimizu.

During an interview recently granted to Vietnam News Agencyon the occasion of the President’s visit to Japan from May 29 – June 2, Shimizuexpressed his delight at the development of Vietnam – Japan ties, evidenced byexchange activities in diverse areas via the legislature, business communityand people-to-people channel.

Since the resumption of official development assistance(ODA) provision for Vietnam in 1992, Japan has always been the largestsupporter of Vietnam’s economic growth, with focus on infrastructure such as roads,ports and electricity, thereby improving the country’s business climate.

Over 1,700 Japanese enterprises are operating in Vietnam,the largest in Southeast Asia.

Cultural and people-to-people exchanges have alsoprogressed. Tourist arrivals in the two countries surpassed 1 million lastyear. More than 260,000 Vietnamese people are living and working in Japan,around 700 of them are candidates for the nurse training programme under the EconomicPartnership Agreement.

Shimuzu said the two economies are mutually beneficial withincreasingly strengthened friendship and trust between the two peoples.

As a gateway of the region, Vietnam is an important partnerof Japan on the basis of shared strategic interests. Under Japan’s Free andOpen Indo-Pacific Strategy, Southeast Asia links the Pacific and Indian Oceans,and the strengthening of the regional connectivity is key to Vietnam’ssustainable development.

Japan wants to cooperate with Vietnam in improvingindustrial competitiveness, human resources training, administrative reform to fuelVietnam’s development, he said.

In order to boost Vietnam – Japan strategic partnership,bilateral collaboration in regional and global issues play an important role,he said, adding that the two nations have worked closely together on theTrans-Pacific Partnership. From this August, Vietnam will serve as acoordinator within the ASEAN framework, together with Japan.

As rotating Chair of ASEAN in 2020, Vietnam willincreasingly improve its position on the international arena. On the basis offurther strengthening trust between Vietnam and Japan, bilateral ties inregional and global issues will produce better results in the near future, hesaid.

As coastal countries, Vietnam and Japan share interestsbrought about by sea, he said, adding that efforts to maintain an open and freemaritime order in line with the law will play a significant role in the nearfuture.

Shimizu said that the visit will reaffirm the development ofcultural exchange and bilateral cooperation over the past 45 years, affordingboth sides a chance to discuss their ties amidst complicated developments inthe region, towards an open and free world order and strengthening bilateraltrust.-VNA
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The visits also took place at a time when the Philippines is serving as ASEAN Chair in 2026, Singapore is preparing to assume the ASEAN Chairmanship in 2027, and Vietnam is set to host the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in 2027.

The intellectual journey from Duong Kach Menh in 1927 to the strategic vision outlined by the Party at its 14th National Congress demonstrates a rich process of creatively applying and developing Marxism-Leninism in Vietnam’s specific conditions.

The two sides shared the view that both sides should strengthen cooperation to translate high-level common understandings into practical outcomes. Cooperation, they agreed, should focus on two key pillars: theory research and the training and capacity building of officials.

Participants reviewed rental housing demand in each area, considering different market segments and target groups. They also examined the gap between supply and demand, and pinpointed issues in policy frameworks.

PM Le Minh Hung stressed that Hai Phong should become a national pioneer in implementing a new growth model driven by science – technology, innovation and digital transformation.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam, his spouse, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation left Manila on June 1, concluding their two-day state visit to the Philippines at the invitation of Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. and his spouse.

The Vietnamese leader urged the two sides to further promote two-way investment in highly complementary and long-term value-adding sectors, such as modern agriculture, food processing, clean energy, logistics, supporting industries, digital economy, and innovation.

The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam reaffirmed and emphasised the central role played by ASEAN, stating clearly that Vietnam regards ASEAN as the most important strategic space, and that the Asia-Pacific regional security architecture should be led by ASEAN rather than becoming an arena for rivalry among major powers.

Vietnam’s presence at the 23rd Shangri-la Dialogue met the international community’s expectations for balanced, constructive and bridge-building contributions from a country that consistently pursues a non-aligned foreign policy.

Vietnam always values and wishes to further deepen its friendly neighbourly relations with the Philippines in all areas on the basis of a shared commitment to peace, stability and respect for international law, affirmed General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam.

Vietnam, Philippines issue Joint Statement on Enhanced Strategic Partnership

Based on the good friendship and the interests and aspirations of the people of both countries, the two sides agreed to elevate the Vietnam-Philippines bilateral relationship to an Enhanced Strategic Partnership.

Vietnam called for an open, inclusive regional architecture with ASEAN at its core, insisting that all new initiatives be transparent, respect international law, complement one another, and avoid undermining ASEAN centrality or turning Southeast Asia into an arena for great power rivalry. It expressed full support for and readiness to cooperate with the Philippines - ASEAN Chair 2026.

Vietnam has an opportunity to further entrench its leadership position within ASEAN, collaborate with like-minded partners, and demonstrate that Hanoi is, and will continue to be, a friend, a reliable partner, and an active and responsible member of the international community, said Professor Carl Thayer from the Australian Defence Force Academy at the University of New South Wales.

The trip marks the Vietnamese leader’s first visit to the Philippines as Party General Secretary and State President. It takes place as the two countries are preparing to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations and as the Philippines assumes the ASEAN Chairmanship in 2026.

The Rizal Monument is one of the Philippines’ most significant historical landmarks. Located in the capital city of Manila, it was erected in honour of Dr. Jose Rizal, a physician, writer, and national hero who played a pivotal role in the country's struggle for independence.

The keynote address delivered by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam at the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue conveyed a powerful message highlighting the integration of proactive diplomacy with a comprehensive vision for national development.

The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last weekend by the Vietnam News Agency.

Talking to President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Masato Kanda, General Secretary and President To Lam affirmed that Vietnam attaches importance to ​​its cooperation with the bank and wishes to further deepen this partnership in the new development phase.