President and NA Chairman host Japan’s Komeito party leader

At the meeting, the Vietnamese State leader applauded the ongoing visit by Chief Representative of Japan's Komeito party Yamaguchi Natsuo on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Japan diplomatic ties this year, and believed that the visit would contribute to propelling bilateral cooperation forward.

President Thuong praised the Komeito party’s role in the process of Japan’s socio-economic development and in an effort to step up Japan-Vietnam ties.

He suggested both sides facilitate high-level delegation exchange as it is their good tradition.Vietnam incentivizes the exchange of delegations and cooperation at various levels and in localities, thereby contributing to the bilateral relationship, he said, adding that Vietnam wishes for more people-to-people exchanges, especially among young generations.

Thuong thanked the Japanese Government and people for offering favourable conditions for Vietnamese workers, trainees, and students in the country, thereby contributing to Japan's socio-economic development and nurturing the friendly relations between the two nations.

Appreciating the effectiveness of cooperation in economic-trade and investment between the two nations, he said that the Vietnamese people thank the Japanese firms and investors for their important contributions to Vietnam’s socio-economic development, and wish that both sides would keep expanding their joint work for mutual benefits. 

Amid complicated developments in the region and the world at present, the President proposed the two countries work hand in hand and offer mutual support at global forums for common peace and prosperity in the region and the world.

In response, Yamaguchi, expressed his desire for further exchange of delegations at high level and stronger comprehensive collaboration for peace and prosperity in the region and the world.

He suggested ramping up cooperation in human resources development, especially considering that there are about 500,000 Vietnamese workers and students in Japan while more than 1,000 Japanese enterprises are present in Ho Chi Minh City.

The guest also showed his elation at witnessing numerous significant infrastructure development projects in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, which are the result of collaboration, investment and construction efforts by Japanese partners.

At the meeting with the Japanese guest, the top Vietnamese legislator welcomed the visit which is made in the context that both nations are celebrating the 50th anniversary of bilateral ties.

He said he believes that it will help deepen the relations between the Communist Party of Vietnam and Komeito and contribute to the enhancement of the ties between the two nations.

The Japanese party official hailed the positive contributions that NA Chairman Hue has made to the growth of the ties between the two countries in his different positions.

The two sides agreed that amid unpredictable changes in the world situation, Vietnam and Japan have still maintained strong political trust and shared many strategic interests as well as many similarities, which is a good foundation for them to augment their cooperation.

Both sides noted that Vietnam and Japan have maintained the exchange of delegations at all levels, holding that the two countries should strengthen parliamentary cooperation and people-to-people exchanges, and foster the connections among businesses and localities.

The NA chairman stated that the two sides should continue carrying out three connections mentioned in the joint statement released at Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s visit to Japan, namely those in economy, production, and human resources training strategy. The Vietnamese top legislator held that the two governments should clarify the contents of these connections in the new period.

He affirmed that the Vietnamese NA supports Japan’s promotion of relations with ASEAN member states and raising of its role in regional collaboration mechanisms such as the Mekong Sub-region cooperation.

He suggested that the Komeito party leader continue to support the Vietnamese and Japanese legislative bodies to intensify the exchange of delegations and young parliamentarians, promoting the role of the Vietnam-Japan Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group and the Japan-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians Alliance.

Currently, about 500,000 Vietnamese people are living, working and studying in Japan, including about 176,000 apprentices. Since 2019, Japan has built a programme for labourers with special skills. Yamaguchi Natsuo said he hopes more Vietnamese people will work in Japan, thus contributing to the growth of bilateral ties.

Hue affirmed that the Vietnamese NA and Government have always created optimal conditions for Japanese businesses and people to operate and live in Vietnam, and asked for Japan’s greater attention to labour cooperation between the two countries.

Both sides showed great attention to partnership in human resources training and enhancing law enforcement at sea to ensure maritime security and safety, as well as natural disaster prevention and control, and ensuring maritime freedom.

The Komeito leader applauded efforts in maintaining peace and law enforcement at sea in a transparent manner basing on international law.

Hue said he hopes Japan will continue to support the views and stance of Vietnam and ASEAN in maintaining peace and stability, and settling disputes in the East Sea by peaceful measures in accordance with international law, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea 1982 (UNCLOS).

Learning of Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh’s passing away, Yamaguchi Natsuo expressed deep condolences to the bereaved family, the Party and State of Vietnam, and spoke highly of the late official’s contributions to the Vietnam’s Japan relations and support to Japanese investors in Hai Phong city while he worked as Secretary of the Party Committee of the northern port city.