Vietnam Days in Japan
(VOV) - Vietnam Days in Japan opened on September 12 with the participation of around 1,000 Vietnamese and Japanese people.
This was the biggest event among a series of activities to mark the 40th anniversary of Vietnam-Japan diplomatic ties.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh said bilateral ties between Vietnam and Japan is at their best in history. Japan is one of the biggest investors and trade partners of Vietnam. Cooperation in science, technology, tourism, and human resource training between the two countries as well as among localities has continued to grow and flourish.
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Minh expressed his hope that the strategic partnership between the two countries will further strengthen to bring practical benefits for both sides in the interests of peace and stability in the region and the world.
On behalf of the Japanese Government, Minister of Justice Sadakazu Tanigaki thanked the Vietnamese people for their support in the tsunami and earthquake in March 2011. He said he hopes that cultural exchanges between the two countries will be further promoted.
Vietnam Days in Japan are scheduled for September 12-22 with a wide range of activities taking place in five cities – Tokyo, Osaka, Kobe, Nagoya and Fukuoka - including the Vietnam festival, an investment promotion seminar, an economic cooperation seminar and art performances.