Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc meets with President of the Japanese House of Councillors Date Chuichi (Source: VNA)
Tokyo (VNA) – Vietnam always treasuresand effectively uses official development assistance (ODA) provided by Japan,said Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc while meeting with President of theJapanese House of Councillors Date Chuichi in Tokyo on June 6.
PM Phuc affirmed that the ODA packages havecontributed to Vietnam’s socio-economic development.
He stressed the need for the two legislativebodies to promote their role in supervising the Governments’ implementation ofsigned agreements in order to deepen the bilateral friendship and cooperation.
The Government leader suggested the two sidesintensify the sharing of information and experience in legislative work,promote the bridging role of the friendship parliamentarians’ organisations,and strengthen coordination at regional and international parliamentary forums,especially the Asian-Pacific Parliamentary Forum in January 2018.
He showed his hope that the Japanese Dietcontinues encouraging cooperation in the labour field and between the twocountries’ localities while supporting the stance of ASEAN and Vietnam on theEast Sea issue.
President Date Chuichi highly valued Vietnam’seconomic development in recent years, affirming that he will back theGovernment’s efforts to foster ties with Vietnam and support the SoutheastAsian country’s socio-economic development.
He said he hopes the Vietnamese Government willcontinue improving its business and investment environment to encourage Japan’sinvestment in the country.
At the meeting, the two sides also agreed tostrengthen cultural cooperation and people-to-people exchanges, especially in2018 when the two countries celebrate the 45th anniversary of their diplomaticties.
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc is in Japan for an officialvisit and to attend the 23rd International Conference on the Future ofAsia.-VNA
Vietnam Japanese PMs witnessed the hand-over of contracts and agreements worth 22 billion USD between the two sides at an investment promotion conference in Tokyo on June 5.
Vietnam and Japan will exchange experience in UN peacekeeping activities and join hands to handle post-war consequences as well as promote cyberspace and maritime security.
Some Japanese banks already operating in Vietnam have revealed their plans to expand investments, while others hope to make inroads into the market, according to Dau Tu (Investment) newspaper.
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.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc meets with President of the Japanese House of Councillors Date Chuichi (Source: VNA) 
