Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko receive warm welcome of Vietnamese people (Photo: VNA)
Tokyo (VNA) – Vietnamesepeople’s warm welcome for Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko madeheadlines in many Japanese newspapers on March 1.
Various papers in Japan,including “Yomiuri,” “Mainichi,” “Asahi,” Nihon Keizai,” “Japanese News,”“Japan Times,” and “Japan Today,” highlighted Japanese Emperor Akihito andEmpress Michiko’s big smile upon being welcomed by Vietnamese people.
Machini newspaper ran a photo ofthe couple received by Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh at Noi Bai airport onFebruary 28, together with the full text of the Emperor’s statement on hisVietnam visit.
In the statement, the JapaneseEmperor expressed hope that the visit will strengthen mutual understanding and relationsbetween the two nations.
Meanwhile, Asahi newspaper onMarch 1 ran an article entitled “Friendly visit of Emperor and Empress toVietnam”, quoting Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc as saying that the visit is ahistorical event that opens a new chapter in bilateral ties.
During its news programe onFebruary 28, Japan’s NHK Television aired the welcome ceremony for the Japaneseguests in Noi Bai airport, while revealing that during the six-day visit, theJapanese Emperor and Empress will perform exchange activities with Vietnamesepeople.
On March 1, Yomiuri and Asahinewspapers reported that on their first day in Hanoi, the duo will meet 26members of the Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers programme in Vietnam.
At the same time, Japan Todaynewspaper noted that Japan is the largest official development assistanceprovider and leading trade partner of Vietnam. It quoted a statement from theVietnamese government emphasising that the Japanese Emperor and Empress’s visitis of symbolic significance and a historic milestone in Vietnam-Japanrelations.
The visit reflects Japan’sinterest in the nation and people of Vietnam, it said.
The Japan Times revealed thatduring the visit, the Emperor and Empress will meet families of Japanesesoldiers who chose to stay in Vietnam after World War II, as part of efforts toheal war pains and strengthen friendship between the two countries.
Earlier on February 28, localmedia in Japan reported a ceremony to see the Japanese Emperor and Empress off,which was attended by Prince Naruhito, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and members ofthe Royal family and Japanese Government.
Earlier in January, Japanese PMShinzo Abe made his third visit to Vietnam.-VNA
The State visit to Vietnam by Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko will be a historical milestone and open a new chapter in the two countries’ friendship and cooperation, said President Tran Dai Quang.
Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko began the first State visit to Vietnam with a meeting with volunteers of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on late February 28.
Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko met volunteers of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on late February 28 shortly after they arrived in Hanoi for a State visit to Vietnam.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by the 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong highlighted ASEAN’s nearly six decades of development, during which the region transformed from division to harmony, from confrontation to cooperation, and from poverty to dynamic growth, becoming a global bright spot for regional cooperation.
Thirty years ago, on July 28, 1995, Vietnam’s accession to ASEAN marked a historic strategic decision, opening a new chapter in the country’s integration process and beginning its strong rise.
Ambassador Vu Le Thai Hoang has outlined specific priorities and proposals for cooperation with the UNODA in preparation for the upcoming 11th Review Conference of the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
The Vietnamese Party leader's visit is therefore expected to mark a new stage in the development of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries, with a focus on such areas as digital transformation, supply chains, semiconductors, clean energy, and maritime security, Choe assessed.
At their meeting, which took place in the Angolan capital of Luanda on August 7 as part of State President Luong Cuong’s ongoing state visit to the African nation, the two officials also agreed to make full use of existing cooperation mechanisms, particularly the Vietnam – Angola Intergovernmental Committee, and step up exchanges of delegations at all levels.
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Over the past five decades, the Vietnam - Angola relationship has grown steadily, marked by political trust and close bonds between their Parties, States, Governments, and peoples, said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son.
President Luong Cuong called on the two countries to join hands to promote South – South cooperation, contribute to building a fair and equal global political and economic order, safeguard independence and sovereignty, and promote extensive and substantive international solidarity and cooperation.
President Luong Cuong called on the community to remain united, integrate well into local society, adhere to local laws, and continue contributing to both Angola’s development and Vietnam – Angola relations.
Vietnamese President Luong Cuong and Speaker of the National Assembly (NA) of Angola Carolina Cerqueira agreed to continue strengthening political trust, boost high-level delegation exchanges via all channels, including the parliamentary one, and create favourable legal conditions for bilateral cooperation.
Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko receive warm welcome of Vietnamese people (Photo: VNA) 
