Vietnam wishes to further strengthen cooperation with Japan in perfecting its market economy and developing high-quality human resources and infrastructure.

National Assembly Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan made the remark at a reception for visiting Japanese senator Prof. Keizo Takemi in Hanoi on March 4.

Ngan expressed her pleasure with the intensive and extensive development of the Vietnam-Japan relationship, especially since the two countries upgraded their ties to a strategic partnership for peace and prosperity in Asia .

She thanked the Japanese Government and people for their active and effective support and assistance for Vietnam’s socio-economic development.

Appreciating Takemi’s contributions to the two countries’ cooperation, the NA Vice Chairwoman suggested he continue supporting Vietnam in official development assistance (ODA) projects in general and those in the medical sector in particular.

She proposed the senator call on Japanese companies to invest in building pharmaceutical and medical equipment factories in Vietnam .

For his part, the Japanese guest said his visit is to share experience in the health insurance sector, especially the control of health insurance funds and the health care model for the elderly.

He promised to continue consolidating and strengthening the friendship and cooperation between the two countries and their parliaments.-VNA