The Vietnamesedelegation was led by Ha Thi Khiet, Secretary of the Communist Party ofVietnam ( CPV ) Central Committee and a deputy of Ha Giang province inthe National Assembly.
The AIPA delegation, headed byLao National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Pany Yathoutou, who is AIPAChairwoman, paid courtesy visits to the Speakers of Japan’s House ofCouncillors and House of Representatives, met with Japanese PrimeMinister Shinzo Abe, and held a dialogue with the Japan-ASEANInter-Parliamentary Exchange Group.
Japanese leadersextended their condolences to the Philippines and its neighboursover the devastating impacts of super typhoon Haiyan.
They affirmed that Japan wants to further enhance its strategicpartnership with ASEAN and is ready to share experience and help ASEANcountries in various fields.
AIPA Chairwoman PanyYathoutou highly valued Japan ’s support for the building of an ASEANCommunity, especially initiatives on ASEAN integration andconnectivity. She also affirmed commitment to furthering cooperationbetween the Governments, parliaments and people of ASEAN countries andJapan .
During the visit, the Vietnamese delegation had ameeting with President of the Japan-Vietnam Parliamentary FriendshipAlliance Toshihiro Nikai. The two sides agreed to work to strengthen theVietnam-Japan strategic partnership and close ties between the twoparliaments and their friendship parliamentarians’ groups in particular.
Vietnam appreciates the assistance given by Japan , which is now the largest investor in the country.
Japan is keen to boost cultural exchanges and agriculturalcooperation with Vietnam and wants the country to affirm itsdetermination to set up a Vietnam-Japan university.-VNA
Vietnam, Kenya strengthen bilateral ties
Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto praised the growing friendship and cooperation between Kenya and Vietnam, emphasising the robust bilateral engagements across multiple sectors.
