Party, government leaders recieve Japan’s LDP general secretary

The LDP secretary general, who is also President of the Japan–Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Union, highlighted the official visit by Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong to Japan last September as a milestone and opened up a new era in bilateral relations between the two countries. 

The political trust between the two nations serves as a firm foundation for the effective and mutually beneficial cooperation between them, Nikai told his host.

Nikai affirmed that the LDP in its role as the ruling party of Japan, will constantly prioritise the partnership and relationship with Vietnam in its foreign affair and pledged to promote exchanges and cooperation with the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV).

Party leader Trong expressed delight at the vigorous growth of relations between Vietnam and Japan, saying Vietnam regards Japan as one of its most important and long-term partners in all fields of cooperation. 

He also hailed the great contributions by the LDP Secretary General in his role as the president of the Japan–Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Union and in the development of the friendship associations of the two countries.

Meeting with the LDP General Secretary the same day, PM Phuc said Vietnam welcomes and is considering Japan’s proposal on establishing a representative office of its Tourism Promotion Agency in the country. 

He suggested Japan should ease visa rules and move towards visa exemption for Vietnamese citizens travelling to Japan for tourism and study while displaying his hope for stronger tourism cooperation and cultural exchanges between the two countries.

Vietnamese government leader also applauded the Japan-Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Union’s contributions to promoting bilateral ties between the two countries, and urged the two legislative bodies to intensify exchanges of high-level delegations and cooperation. 

He wished the LDP and Japanese parliamentarians would help in persuading the Japanese government to maintain ODA provision to Vietnam. 

For his part, Nikai said the Japan-Vietnam parliamentary friendship union and its Vietnamese counterpart both play an important role in advancing cooperation between the two countries and affirmed he will do all he can to develop the relationship. 

Nikai said that he will convey the PM’s recommendations to relevant government agencies to find solutions for implementation as soon as possible. 

He also affirmed his nation's willingness to join hands with Vietnam in multitude of fields in the time ahead.