Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh departs from Tokyo, concluding his trip for the Commemorative Summit of the 50th Year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and bilateral activities in Japan. (Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac)

Senator Katayama Satsuki from the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) of Japan highly valued the Vietnamese leader’s message, expressing the hope that the two countries will strengthen their relationship for the benefit of the entire region. She said among ASEAN countries, Vietnam, with its growth potential and abundant labor force, has become a crucial partner of many businesses.

Honna Hitoshi, Representative Director and President of Erex JSC, expressed his impression on for PM Chinh’s statement regarding the development of economic activities aligned with the strategy of green growth and carbon reduction.  

Chairman of the Vietnam-Japan Friendship Association Nojima Yasuhiro said that Vietnam's economic strength is growing, expressing his belief that Vietnam will have a stronger voice in the future.

President and CEO Executive General Manager of AEON Group Iwamura Yasutsugu said Vietnam is an important country for his company, adding that the country has stable politics, harmony of national identity and compatibility with AEON's business philosophy.

Prof. Ito Go from Japan’s Meiji University emphasized the importance of promoting relations between Japan and Vietnam within multilateral frameworks. Frameworks such as ASEAN-Japan and ASEAN 3 have contributed to fostering exchanges and cooperation between Japan and Vietnam.

Prof. Dr. Shiraishi Masaya, Emeritus Professor of Waseda University, who is Chairman of the Japanese Association for Vietnamese Studies, commented that as a member of ASEAN, Vietnam is an important partner in Japan's diplomatic relations and the country is playing a role as an increasingly important actor in ASEAN. As Vietnam’s national strength is increasingly consolidated, the importance of Vietnam to Japan will continue to grow, he said.