President Tran Dai Quang and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced the outcomes of their talks (Photo: Nhan Sang/VNA)

Before their departure, they met the Vietnamese Embassy staff and representatives of the Vietnamese community in Japan. President Quang said the visit is a success and that Vietnam unswervingly pursues a policy of developing the extensive strategy partnership with Japan. During the visit, the President met with the Emperor and held talks with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Both leaders released a joint statement and witnessed the signing of many documents between the two countries’ ministries and sectors. He delivered a speech at an investment promotion meeting of 600 businesses and attended a ceremony to mark the 45^th anniversary of Vietnam-Japan diplomatic ties. President Quang said the visit helps consolidate trust between the two countries and open a new period of bilateral relations in security, defense, economics, trade, investment, and labor.