(VOVWORLD) - The Vietnam-Japan relationship is developing substantively and effectively, which is a good foundation to shape bilateral relations for the next 50 years, says Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong.
 President Vo Van Thuong and Chief Representative of Japan's Komeito party Yamaguchi Natsuo (photo: VOV) |
At a meeting on Wednesday with Chief Representative of Japan's Komeito party Yamaguchi Natsuo, who is on a visit to Vietnam on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Japan diplomatic ties, President Thuong urged for increasing the exchange of delegations and cooperation at various levels and in localities and people-to-people exchanges, especially among young generations.
He expressed his wish that the Japanese Government and people creating favorable conditions for Vietnamese workers, trainees, and students, thereby contributing to Japan's socio-economic development and nurturing the friendly relations between the two nations.
Yamaguchi expressed his desire for stronger comprehensive collaboration for peace and prosperity in the region and the world. He wished to welcome President Thuong to visit Japan in the coming time.
 National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue hosts a reception for Komeito party Chief Representative Yamaguchi Natsuo in Hanoi on Wednesday. (photo: VOV) |
Also on Wednesday, National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue hosted a reception for the visiting Komeito party Chief Representative. The two sides agreed that amid unpredictable changes in the world situation, Vietnam and Japan have still maintained strong political trust and shared many strategic interests as well as many similarities, which is a good foundation for them to bolster their cooperation.
They held that the two countries should strengthen parliamentary cooperation and people-to-people exchanges, and foster the connections among businesses and localities. The two sides showed great attention to partnership in human resources training and enhancing law enforcement at sea to ensure maritime security and safety, as well as natural disaster prevention and control, and ensuring maritime freedom.
Hue said he hopes Japan will continue to support the views and stances of Vietnam and ASEAN in maintaining peace and stability, and settling disputes in the East Sea by peaceful measures in accordance with international law.
Hue suggested that the Komeito party leader continue to support the parliaments of Vietnam and Japan to increase the exchange of delegations and young parliamentarians, promoting the role of the Vietnam-Japan Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group and the Japan-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians Alliance.