(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has suggested Vietnam and Japan intensify efforts to deepen their time-honoured friendship and multifaceted cooperation, based on mutual trust, understanding and goodwill; and effectively implement the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, thus contributing to peace, stability and cooperation in the region and the world.
 Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam, Ito Naoki. (Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac) |
Receiving Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Ito Naoki on Friday, PM Chinh stressed the need to deepen cooperative ties in different fields, including politics, diplomacy, economic development, science and technology, digital transformation, food security, and high-quality workforce training.
The PM also called for closer cooperation in defence and security, particularly in counter-terrorism, cyber security, and UN peacekeeping, along with expanding trade and increasing market access for both countries’ products.
The Japanese ambassador affirmed Japan’s strong interest in enhancing collaboration with Vietnam. He said Vietnam is entering a new era of dynamic, prosperous development, reiterating that Japan remains Vietnam’s best partner in this process.