Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Kunio Umeda (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Kunio Umedahas stated that Japan attaches importance to the upcoming State visit byPresident Tran Dai Quang and his spouse from May 29 to June 2 on the occasion ofthe 45th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties.
During an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency aheadof the President’s trip, the Ambassador said the visit will be the mostimportant among over 100 events celebrating the bilateral relationshipanniversary.
He affirmed that Japan and Vietnam share many strategicinterests, and Vietnam is one of the trustworthy partners of Japan.
According to Umeda, Vietnam is grasping developmentopportunities and its sustainable development is linked to Japan’s nationalinterests and certainly impacts regional stability and prosperity.
He added that the two countries’ ministries and agencies aremaking final preparations for the visit to produce good outcomes.
Asked about the prospects of bilateral ties in the nearfuture, the Ambassador said trust between Japanese and Vietnamese leaders willbe further strengthened via the visit.
In politics and security, bilateral maritime security collaborationhas been reinforced. The two nations will intensify diverse cooperationactivities under the Free and Open Indo-Pacific Strategy which is beingpromoted by Japan.
The Ambassador mentioned some key contents such as instrengthening capacity of legal enforcement at sea, visits by military vesselsand cyber security.
In economic field, a large-scale investment conference willbe held in Tokyo with the attendance of President Tran Dai Quang. A number of economicprojects, economic cooperation and joint investment plans are expected to be announedduring the event.
Umeda also said Japan wants to cooperate with Vietnam in upgradinginfrastructure, personnel training in support of Vietnam’s administrative andfinancial reform.
The Japanese diplomat noted that nearly 260,000 Vietnamesepeople are living in Japan, adding that Japan appreciates Vietnamese youngpeople’s support to the country amidst its population aging.
At the same time, he said many issues have arisen due toincreasing number of Vietnamese students and trainees, and Japan wants to workcloser with Vietnam to address those problems.-VNA
During an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency aheadof the President’s trip, the Ambassador said the visit will be the mostimportant among over 100 events celebrating the bilateral relationshipanniversary.
He affirmed that Japan and Vietnam share many strategicinterests, and Vietnam is one of the trustworthy partners of Japan.
According to Umeda, Vietnam is grasping developmentopportunities and its sustainable development is linked to Japan’s nationalinterests and certainly impacts regional stability and prosperity.
He added that the two countries’ ministries and agencies aremaking final preparations for the visit to produce good outcomes.
Asked about the prospects of bilateral ties in the nearfuture, the Ambassador said trust between Japanese and Vietnamese leaders willbe further strengthened via the visit.
In politics and security, bilateral maritime security collaborationhas been reinforced. The two nations will intensify diverse cooperationactivities under the Free and Open Indo-Pacific Strategy which is beingpromoted by Japan.
The Ambassador mentioned some key contents such as instrengthening capacity of legal enforcement at sea, visits by military vesselsand cyber security.
In economic field, a large-scale investment conference willbe held in Tokyo with the attendance of President Tran Dai Quang. A number of economicprojects, economic cooperation and joint investment plans are expected to be announedduring the event.
Umeda also said Japan wants to cooperate with Vietnam in upgradinginfrastructure, personnel training in support of Vietnam’s administrative andfinancial reform.
The Japanese diplomat noted that nearly 260,000 Vietnamesepeople are living in Japan, adding that Japan appreciates Vietnamese youngpeople’s support to the country amidst its population aging.
At the same time, he said many issues have arisen due toincreasing number of Vietnamese students and trainees, and Japan wants to workcloser with Vietnam to address those problems.-VNA
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