(VOVworld) – A number of major Japanese newspapers have covered Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida’s visit to Vietnam where he held talks with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh.

Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida (Photo: inquirer)

Kyodo news agency reported that after paying a courtesy visit to Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Kishida held a press conference to inform the outcome of his meeting.

Kishida said Japan and Vietnam shared a common view on China’s unilateral change of the status quo in the East Sea considering it dangerous for the international community, adding that they agreed on the importance of ASEAN sending a joint message regarding the issue.

Kishida said PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s attendance at the G7 summit, scheduled to take place later this month in Japan will offer Japan as G7 presidency the chance to learn of Vietnam’s proposals and desires, which can be included in the agenda of the coming extended G7 meeting.

Jiji newspaper reported on the talks between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and Minister Kishida, where they reached a consensus on increasing cooperation in maritime security.