PM Dung talks with Japan’s new PM
(VOV) - Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung discussed bilateral ties over the phone with Japan’s new Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, on December 28.
Dung warmly congratulated Shinzo Abe on his newly-elected position and praised his contributions to bilateral ties in his previous posts, particularly the creation of a framework for the two countries’ strategic partnership.
Abe said that the Japanese Government attaches great importance to its relations with Vietnam- a reliable strategic partner in the region.
The two leaders expressed their delight at new developments in the two countries’ relations in all fields over the years, and agreed on measures to deepen the strategic partnership in the future.
They affirmed the importance of maintaining high-ranking visits and implementing effective multi-level dialogue mechanisms, particularly in politics, security and defence.
The two government leaders agreed to carry out agreements, especially those reached in economics, trade, investment, development cooperation and ODA.
They also exchanged views on international and regional issues of mutual concern and
agreed to work closely together to successfully organize activities celebrating the 2013 Vietnam-Japan Friendship Year and the 40th anniversary of their diplomatic ties.
Dung invited his Japanese counterpart to visit Vietnam in the near future ad his invitation was accepted with pleasure.