They also pledged to promote cooperation through Party, State, Government and parliamentary channels, as well as people-to-people exchanges and partnerships between localities. Both sides underscored the role of their parliamentary friendship groups and agreed to enhance the effectiveness of dialogue mechanisms on diplomatic, defence and security issues.
They vowed to tighten economic linkages to ensure economic security and enhance strategic autonomy, continue quality Japanese investment in Vietnam tied to technology transfer and quality workforce training; propel new-generation ODA in AI, semiconductors, energy, digital transformation and green transition; and push large-scale, quality infrastructure projects in Vietnam.
General Secretary and President Lam welcomed the signing of the agreement facilitating Japan’s non-refundable aid projects in Vietnam. He proposed that both sides start construction of the Vietnam–Japan University and Cho Ray Hospital projects on schedule, and called for close cooperation to reach 80 billion USD in trade by 2030.
PM Takaichi affirmed that Japan will facilitate deeper and more substantive participation by Vietnamese businesses in Japanese companies’ supply chains. Japan is also ready to cooperate with Vietnam to ensure energy security and build up energy reserves, while promoting the early implementation of LNG-fired power projects in Vietnam under the POWERR ASIA initiative.
They also agreed to strengthen joint research projects, particularly in AI, and expand the NEXUS programme to provide more research opportunities for doctoral students in semiconductors and AI. The two sides will effectively implement 14 projects under the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM).
General Secretary and President Lam proposed establishing a network of scientists in six fields: robotics, semiconductor chips, energy technology, biotechnology, high-speed railways and quantum technology. PM Takaichi affirmed Japan’s commitment to actively support Vietnam, including by contributing to the country's plan to train 100 PhD holders in AI.
The two sides agreed to strengthen human resource connectivity, promote people-to-people exchanges and local-level cooperation, and expand collaboration in healthcare, labour and education. They will work closely to organise the third Vietnam-Japan Local Cooperation Forum in 2027.
PM Takaichi shared that the Japanese Government is developing an information channel to support Vietnamese citizens facing difficulties in Japan.
Following their talks, the two leaders adopted the Vietnam-Japan Joint Vision Statement, entitled “Partners Advancing Together and Co-creating for Mutual Benefit, Highquality Growth, Strategic Autonomy and Resilience.” They also witnessed the exchange of nine cooperation documents between ministries and agencies of the two countries in areas including maritime policy, environment, energy, education, grant aid and justice.
