National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man hosted a reception in Hanoi on October 9 for newly-appointed Japanese Ambassador Ito Naoki, affirming Vietnam's consistent foreign policy of considering Japan a top important and long-term partner.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son on May 8 awarded the “For the cause of Vietnam’s foreign affairs” insignia to outgoing Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Yamada Takio in honour of his contributions to Vietnam - Japan diplomatic relations.

Acting State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan on April 24 hosted a reception for Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Yamada Takio who came to bid farewell to her.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will lead a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam to attend the expanded summit of the Group of Seven (G7) and pay a working visit to Japan from May 19-21 at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio. On this occasion, Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Yamada Takio granted an interview to the Vietnam News Agency.

Japanese Ambassador to ASEAN Chiba Akira said in an interview recently granted to Vietnam News Agency in Jakarta on April 15 that sharing information and knowledge in a free, transparent and speedy manner is of utmost importance and a prerequisite for regional cooperation in response to COVID-19.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc met with Japanese Ambassador Kunio Umeda in Hanoi on May 5 to discuss preparations for the PM’s upcoming official visit to Japan.

The upcoming State visit to Vietnam by the Emperor and Empress of Japan will be a memorable milestone in the close friendship and cooperation between the two countries, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has said.

The newly-appointed Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Kunio Umeda has pledged to spare no effort to contribute to the development of football of the two countries.

Chairman of the Hanoi People`s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung expressed his hope that the Embassy of Japan in Vietnam will continue fostering cooperation between the two nations in tree planting, investment and tackling traffic congestion.

The Japanese Government wants to enhance its relationship with Vietnam towards a more practical way, said newly-appointed Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Umeda Kunio.

Umeda Kunio was appointed as Japan’s new ambassador to Vietnam at a cabinet meeting on October 21.

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan said her farewell and gave praise to outgoing Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Hiroshi Fukada in Hanoi on October 6.