Former Japanese Minister’s contributions praised
(VOV) - Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan has hailed former Japanese Minister of State for Science and Technology Policy Matsuda Iwao’s contributions to promoting friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and Japan.
At an October 17 reception for the former Japanese Minister in Hanoi, Nhan expressed his delight at the growing relationship between the two countries especially since they agreed to upgrade their bilateral ties to a strategic partnership.
He spoke highly of Iwao’s active part in the signing of the governmental agreement on science and technology cooperation in 2006, and exchange activities between law makers.
The former minister’s recommendations for a Vietnam festival in Japan have helped strengthen the friendship and mutual understanding between the two peoples, particularly among younger generations, Nhan noted.
In reply, Iwao expressed his honour in receiving Vietnam’s noble Friendship Medal and believed that the close links between the two sides will continue to grow and flourish in the future.