(VOVworld) – Visiting Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc yesterday held talks with Japanese Foreign Minister Koichiro Gemba. While praising the dynamic development of the strategic partnership between the two countries, both sides agreed to enhance the efficiency of dialogue mechanisms such as the Vietnam-Japan Cooperation Committee and the strategic cooperation dialogue at deputy foreign ministerial level. Phuc suggested that the host push implementation of agreements reached by leaders of the two countries, including construction of the Ninh Thuan Nuclear Power Plant No 2 and development of the rare-earth industry in Vietnam. He also proposed that both countries promote people-to-people diplomacy next year to mark the 40-year anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties and Vietnam-Japan Friendship Year. Foreign Minister Gemba offered to push the Vietnam-Japan economic partnership agreement to promote trade and investment.