This statement was made during Mr Hai’s meetings with Japan’s ministers of foreign affairs, economy, trade industry, finance and land, infrastructure and tourism, and key officials of the Japanese Federation of Economic Organizations (Nippon Keidanren).

He expressed deep sympathy over heavy losses that the March 11 double disaster caused to the Japanese government and people and believed they will surmount all difficulties to resume normal production and continue development.

The Deputy PM expressed his thanks for Japan’s assistance to Vietnam despite difficulties, and assured that Vietnam will effectively use Japan’s official development assistance.

He stressed Vietnam’s readiness to work with Japan to accelerate major projects both sides agreed on.

VNA