(VOVworld)- Vietnam treasures its relationship with Japan and wants to deepen bilateral friendship, said Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong at Friday’s meeting with Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko.

Party leader Nguyen Phu Trong and his spouse meet Japanese Emperor and Empress

The Party leader and his spouse discussed with the Japanese Emperor and Empress cultural similarities and exchanges between the two countries. They expressed their pleasure at the development of bilateral friendship and cooperation. They said they hoped the Japanese royal couple’s visit would contribute to strengthening the relations between Vietnam and Japan.