Vietnam always considers Japan top strategic partner: PM
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam always considers Japan a strategic
and long-term partner of top importance, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told Japanese
Minister of State for Financial Services Suzuki Shunichi during a reception in
Hanoi on January 13.
PM Chinh said many Vietnam’s works and projects have been
supported by the Japanese Government under the proposals of the Ministry for Financial Services.
Vietnam will continue creating favourable conditions for
Japanese firms to do business effectively in the country, he said, adding that obstacles
faced by several Japanese projects in Vietnam are being removed to hasten their
progress.
As Vietnam and Japan will celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties this year, the Vietnamese leader suggested
holding practical activities to mark the special occasion.
The host also asked Shunichi to propose the Japanese Government
assist Vietnam in building North-South Express Railway, restructuring capital
contributions at Nghi Son refinery and petrochemical project, and particularly
in managing digital transformation in customs, corporate bond and securities
markets.
Shunichi, for his part, hoped that there will be more effective Japanese
works and projects this year marking the 50th anniversary of
diplomatic ties.
Informing the host about the outcomes of his working session
with Vietnamese Finance Minister Ho Duc Phoc, he said both sides reached
consensus on various contents, particularly promoting joint work in
infrastructure development.
About the host’s proposals, he said the Japanese side is
actively working closely with Vietnam’s agencies concerned to work out the most
effective solutions./.