(VOVworld)- The close relationship between the Vietnamese and Japanese friendship parliamentary groups has supported the two governments’ activities, promoted people-to-people diplomacy, and ensured the efficiency of cooperative projects.

Japanese cherry blossom festival in Vietnam (Photo: VNA)

Chairman of the Vietnam – Japan Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group To Huy Rua made the remark at a reception for the Special Advisor to the Japan - Vietnam Friendship Parliamentary Alliance Tsutomo Takebe in Hanoi on Monday. Rua spoke highly of Mr. Takebe’s active role in encouraging cooperation activities between Vietnam and Japan in various fields. He said Vietnam will continuously nurture and develop the two countries’ rapport for the sake of their people as well as peace, stability and prosperity in Asia.