He expressed his
delight at the vigorous, comprehensive and substantive development of
the Vietnam-Japan friendship and cooperation, noting that the trip will
help enhance their mutual understanding and cooperation in various
spheres.
He thanked the Japanese royalty for their attention to Vietnam and
the two nations’ partnership and amity. He also acknowledged the
Japanese Government’s effective assistance to Vietnam, particularly in
terms of economics, noting that Japan is now a leading economic and
trade partner of the Southeast Asian country.
PM Phuc noted that he highly valued the role of and effective
contribution by Japanese enterprises in Vietnam, adding that the Emperor
and Empress’ visit will create a new momentum for business-to-business
connections in the time ahead.
For their part, the Emperor and Empress thanked the Vietnamese people
for preserving Japan’s relics in Hoi An and supporting the country in
addressing the consequences of the earthquake and tsunami in 2011.
At the meeting, the two sides highlighted historical links and
cultural similarities between Vietnam and Japan, such as wet rice
cultivation, sericulture and the love of peace, which are a foundation
upon which to intensify bilateral relations.
PM Phuc invited members of Japan’s royal family to visit Vietnam on
the occasion of the 45th founding anniversary of their diplomatic ties
in 2018. He also voiced his wish to meet the Emperor and Empress again
during his visit to Japan in the near future.
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