During the meeting, Thang said Vietnam-Japan relations have continued to grow strongly across multiple areas in recent years, creating a solid foundation for closer cooperation between Hanoi and Yamanashi. He expressed hope that the delegation’s visit will open up new opportunities for collaboration in urban development, cultural exchanges and people-to-people interactions. Highlighting the two localities’ rich cultural heritage, the Hanoi leader proposed stronger cooperation in tourism and cultural exchanges, including measures to facilitate two-way travel as tourism ties between Vietnam and Japan continue to expand strongly.

Sharing Hanoi’s development priorities in the time to come, Thang said the capital city is preparing to establish low-emission zones while accelerating its green transition roadmap by gradually reducing dependence on fossil fuels and encouraging the use of electric vehicles towards smart and sustainable development and emissions reduction.

He noted that these areas offer strong potential for future cooperation between Hanoi and Yamanashi, particularly in sustainable urban transport and green technology application.

Thang also called for expanded student exchange programmes and greater cooperation in training high-quality human resources, while encouraging young people from the two sides to strengthen mutual understanding and friendship.

Kotaro, for his part, said the visit aimed to deepen ties between Yamanashi and Hanoi, paving the way for closer exchanges and cooperation, and sharing development experience.

Agreeing with Thang’s proposals, the governor said Yamanashi is among Japan’s leading localities in green transition and also possesses strong advantages in heritage preservation and tourism development.

He affirmed that the prefecture is ready to share its experience with Hanoi, especially in hydrogen technology, which it has been promoting as part of its sustainable energy strategy.

The Japanese official also voiced support for expanding youth exchanges and educational cooperation, saying stronger people-to-people ties will help deepen friendship and mutual understanding between the two sides.

During the meeting, the sides discussed plans to continue exchanging delegations at all levels to study and share experience in applying green technologies to urban transport development.

The leaders of Vietnamese and Japanese localities expressed confidence that their growing friendship and cooperation will create more practical and effective opportunities in the coming years, contributing to further promoting the Vietnam-Japan comprehensive strategic partnership.

Japanese media praise outcomes of Vietnam-Japan talks

VOV.VN - Major Japanese media outlets on May 2 carried detailed coverage of talks between Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her Vietnamese counterpart Le Minh Hung and praised the outcomes.