Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Bui Xuan Cuong (fourth from left) receives Japanese Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Komura Masahiro (third from left) on March 11. (Photo: VNA) At the event, Cuong expressed his delight at the sound Vietnam – Japan relationshipwhich has been in its best shape ever, adding that the upgrade of the bilateralties to a comprehensive strategic partnership for peace and prosperity in Asia andthe world is a proper recognition for the potential and cooperationopportunities that the two countries hold in their new development period.
He went on to say that the city, a leading economic hub with pioneerpolicies in foreign affairs and international integration, is responsible forcontributing to the Vietnam – Japan relations.
Cuongspoke highly the Japanese Ministry for Foreign Affairs’ support for theorganisation of the Vietnam – Japan Festival, describing it as a vividillustration for the commitment to developing the bilateral ties which havebeen nurtured by leaders of both sides over the past five decades.
The HCM City administration and people always see Japan as one of the friendliest and themost sustainable partners, he said, adding the city has already set up friendshipcooperation with seven Japanese localities.
At the meeting between Vice Chairman of the HCM City People's Committee and Japanese Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Komura Masahiro. (Photo: VNA) Besides, he recommended Komura work to connect HCM City with potential partnersand innovation centres in Japan to seek Japan’s support in technology andfinance during the city’s building towards green and sustainable development.
The Japanese guest affirmed that his country wishes to enhance cooperation with Vietnam on the basis of the upgradedties, for the mutual benefits of both countries and the region.
He stressed that Japan always treasures its cooperation with the Vietnamese southerneconomic hub, and stands ready to carry out cooperation activities betweenJapanese localities and competent organisations with the city.
Japan is also willing to cooperate and share experience, technology, andresources with HCM City to accompany its development, especially ininfrastructure construction, he added.
He thanked the local administration for creating favourable conditions for Japanesefirms who are investing and running business in the city, and expressed hishope that the city will continue improving the business climate and facilitatingJapanese enterprises’ long-term business and investment, contributing to thedevelopment of the Vietnam – Japan relations./.
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