President Quang hosts Japanese Emperor and Empress
VOV.VN - On March 1, President Tran Dai Quang and his spouse chaired a welcome ceremony in Hanoi for Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, currently on a six-day visit to Vietnam.
President Tran Dai Quang (R) greets Japanese Emperor Akihito. |
They expressed their belief that the visit will contribute to consolidating mutual trust and understanding between the two people as well as their sentiments towards each other, thus further expanding the extensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Japan.
The Vietnamese State leader thanked the warm sentiments that the Japanese Emperor and Empress, the Royal Family as well as the Japanese Government and people have given to Vietnam over the past years.
Both sides reviewed the bilateral long-standing relations. They expressed pleasure at the rapid and sound progresses in Vietnam-Japan ties during the past more than four decades, while sharing the common hope of further bolstering the friendship and cooperation between the two countries in the future.
They said they wish to welcome more members of the Japanese Royal Family in 2018 when the two countries celebrate the 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties.
Emperor Akihito, who has long shown his warm sentiments towards Vietnam, has been supporting Royal Family members to strengthen exchanges with Vietnam.
Vietnam and Japan have enjoyed the best friendship ever and they have built political trust and stepped up cooperation at regional and international forums.
The same day, Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko laid a wreath and paid homage to late President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum in Hanoi.