Noting the 1,300-year history of cultural exchange between Vietnam and Japan, the leader expressed satisfaction with the vibrant, multi-channel cooperation that has emerged since the upgrade of bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership nearly two years ago. He highlighted growing collaboration across politics, economy, human resources, education, as well as in emerging fields like green transition and digitalization, along with deeper local and cultural exchanges.

The Party leader briefed his guest on Vietnam’s ambitions goals to become a modern industrialised nation with upper-middle income by 2030 and a high-income developed economy by 2045. He reaffirmed the country’s commitment to institutional reform, administrative innovation, scientific and technological breakthroughs, and streamlined governance as key pillars for sustainable growth.

The leader emphasised the strategic importance of Japan among Vietnam’s long-term international partners and highlighted the private sector and international integration as critical engines of progress.

He called on the Japan-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentary Alliance to continue playing a vital role as a bridge between the two legislatures, governments, and business communities, facilitating greater Japanese business participation in Vietnam’s strategic infrastructure projects, renewable energy development, and sustainable urban initiatives.

He also proposed expanding collaboration in human resource training, supporting industries, climate change adaptation, and people-to-people exchanges. Vietnam, he affirmed, is committed to providing favourable conditions for Japanese enterprises to operate effectively and contribute to both countries' development.

The Party chief also underscored the importance of supporting the Vietnamese community in Japan and mutual cooperation within regional and international forums.

Obuchi, for her part, conveyed her admiration for Vietnam’s impressive economic growth and the vibrancy of its people. She noted Japan’s strong support for Vietnam’s renewal initiatives and expressed eagerness to collaborate in delivering Vietnam’s development goals into the new era.

Stressing the need to further deepen multilateral cooperation amid a shifting global context, she called for expanded engagement in areas beyond politics and economy, including defence, people-to-people exchanges, green infrastructure, smart development, and urban rail.

Obuchi pledged to further promote exchanges between lawmakers and citizens of both countries, while connecting Japanese businesses with Vietnamese partners, to help foster the Japan-Vietnam comprehensive strategic partnership in a new era.

Japan’s political circles respect relations with Vietnam, says lawmaker Obuchi

VOV.VN - Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is set to begin an official visit to Vietnam on April 27, a trip seen by Japanese political circles as a symbolic message of respect and a clear expression of Japan’s desire to deepen trust and strengthen its relations with Vietnam in the current global context.