At the event (Photo: VNA) The participants listened to a report reviewing thegroup’s activities since the beginning of this year, and approved an action planfor the remaining months. They also learnt about Lao Cai’s socio-economic situationand investment cooperation opportunities between the two countries.
The group will continue coordinating with relevantagencies of Vietnam and Japan in organising activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the bilateral diplomatic ties in the second half of this year, heardthe meeting.
It will also further partner with the Japan - VietnamParliamentary Friendship Alliance and Japanese parliamentarians in promoting collaborationbetween the two countries in different areas like development cooperation,trade, investment, health care and education, while enhancing people-to-peopleexchanges and cooperation between localities.
Speaking at the meeting, Japanese Ambassador toVietnam Yamada Takio expressed his hope that the relations between Japan andVietnam in general and Lao Cai in particular will be elevated to a new height.
In her remarks, Mai, who is a Politburo member, Permanentmember of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat, and head of the committee’sOrganisation Commission, affirmed that Vietnam attaches importance to theextensive strategic partnership with Japan, and always regards the East Asian nation as a leading important, long-term partner.
The bilateral relationship is at its best since theestablishment of the diplomatic ties, with high political trust, she said.
The official also noted her hope for more effectivecooperation between the Vietnam - Japan Friendship Parliamentarians' Group andthe Japan - Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance, as well as between thelegislatures of the two countries./.
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