PM Abe wants closer ties between Japanese, Vietnamese parties
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on November 30 that he wants stronger cooperation between his country’s Liberal Democratic Party and the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV).
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (Photo: AFP/VNA)
Tokyo (VNA) – Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on November 30 thathe wants stronger cooperation between his country’s Liberal Democratic Partyand the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV).
Meetingwith head of the CPV Central Committee’s Organisation Commission Pham MinhChinh in Tokyo, Abe express his delight at the growth of the two countries’relations, stressing that their increasing political trust is a solidfoundation for effective cooperation and will bring about practical interestsfor the two peoples.
Japanwill keep its high attention and priority for the comprehensive cooperation with Vietnam, he said, noting that he will direct Japan’sauthorised agencies to actively assist Vietnam in training officials.
He addedhis country is ready to cooperate with and help the Southeast Asian nation tobuild high-quality infrastructure.
He voicedhis hope for the best possible conditions for a visit to Vietnam by theJapanese Emperor and Queen next spring.
For hispart, Chinh, who is a Politburo member, also rejoiced at the thriving extensivestrategic partnership between the countries. He highly valued theircollaboration in all spheres, particularly investment, trade and manpowertraining.
Hethanked the Japanese Government for effectively assisting the CPV in personneltraining and asked it to continue assistance in human resources training,administrative reform, and building a lean and effective State apparatus.
Hecongratulated Japan’s attainments in 2016 and wished it more important role inAsia-Pacific and around the world.
Pham Minh Ching (R) meets with Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida (Photo: VNA)
Also onNovember 30, Chinh had a meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida.They shared the view on the sound development of bilateral ties and affirmedthat on the basis of high-level agreements and the Joint Vision Statement onJapan-Vietnam Relations, their linkages will grow even more intensively.
Kishidasaid he will exert all efforts to help foster the countries’ relations. Hespoke highly of Vietnam’s role at regional and international forums, addingthat Japan will support Vietnam to host the APEC Summit in 2017.-VNA
The representative office of the Japanese Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City has presented a certificate of merit to Professor, Dr. Vo Tong Xuan for his contributions to friendship between Vietnam and Japan.
Japanese small- and medium-sized enterprises are set to invest in Vietnam in addition to capital expansion by many those already operating in the country.
The northern province of Quang Ninh has called on investors from Japan’s Asahikawa city to seek partnership with local firms, especially in agriculture.
The defence cooperation between Vietnam and Japan is comprehensive, effective, pragmatic and mutually trustworthy, said Vietnamese Deputy Defence Minister Nguyen Chi Vinh.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (Photo: AFP/VNA) 
Pham Minh Ching (R) meets with Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida (Photo: VNA) 
