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Japan pledges ODA provision to Vietnam
  • | VNA | December 08, 2012 10:04 AM
Japan will maintain the official development assistance (ODA) for Vietnam’s socio-economic development projects, PM Yoshihiko Noda has said.
 
 Japan's PM Yoshihiko Noda (left) received National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung who is on an official visit to the country.
Noda made the commitment at a December 7 reception for Vietnam’s National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung who is on an official visit to Japan.

He confirmed his government’s resolve to strengthen cooperation in various areas with Vietnam, considering this one of Japan’s priorities in its development cooperation policy.

The 2009 signing of the Vietnam-Japan economic partnership agreement opened up great prospects for comprehensive cooperation between the two countries, he said.

The PM suggested that both sides continue expanding cooperation in all areas to supplement each other.

For his part, Hung appreciated Japan’s continued provision of ODA capital to Vietnam to develop infrastructure, human resource training, support industry, environmental protection, and climate change adaptation projects.

Vietnam respects Japanese ODA and puts it under the microscope to ensure it will be managed and used efficiently, the chief legislator assured Noda.  

He briefed his host on the results of his visit and said the two countries need to increase high-ranking delegation exchanges and work closely together to successfully organise the Vietnam-Japan Friendship Year in 2013 to mark 40 years of diplomatic ties.

He expressed hope that the PM will encourage Japanese businesses to pour more investment in Vietnam.

The National Assembly and Government of Vietnam will create the best possible conditions for Japanese businesses to operate profitably in the country, making a practical contribution to developing the two economies, he said.  

During his official visit to Japan starting on December 4, NA Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung held talks with Hirata Kenji, chair of the Japan's Upper House, and met with Emperor Akihito and former Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama.  

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