PM Abe wants closer ties between Japanese, Vietnamese parties
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on November 30 that he wants stronger cooperation between his country’s Liberal Democratic Party and the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV).
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (Photo: AFP/VNA)
Tokyo (VNA) – Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on November 30 thathe wants stronger cooperation between his country’s Liberal Democratic Partyand the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV).
Meetingwith head of the CPV Central Committee’s Organisation Commission Pham MinhChinh in Tokyo, Abe express his delight at the growth of the two countries’relations, stressing that their increasing political trust is a solidfoundation for effective cooperation and will bring about practical interestsfor the two peoples.
Japanwill keep its high attention and priority for the comprehensive cooperation with Vietnam, he said, noting that he will direct Japan’sauthorised agencies to actively assist Vietnam in training officials.
He addedhis country is ready to cooperate with and help the Southeast Asian nation tobuild high-quality infrastructure.
He voicedhis hope for the best possible conditions for a visit to Vietnam by theJapanese Emperor and Queen next spring.
For hispart, Chinh, who is a Politburo member, also rejoiced at the thriving extensivestrategic partnership between the countries. He highly valued theircollaboration in all spheres, particularly investment, trade and manpowertraining.
Hethanked the Japanese Government for effectively assisting the CPV in personneltraining and asked it to continue assistance in human resources training,administrative reform, and building a lean and effective State apparatus.
Hecongratulated Japan’s attainments in 2016 and wished it more important role inAsia-Pacific and around the world.
Pham Minh Ching (R) meets with Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida (Photo: VNA)
Also onNovember 30, Chinh had a meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida.They shared the view on the sound development of bilateral ties and affirmedthat on the basis of high-level agreements and the Joint Vision Statement onJapan-Vietnam Relations, their linkages will grow even more intensively.
Kishidasaid he will exert all efforts to help foster the countries’ relations. Hespoke highly of Vietnam’s role at regional and international forums, addingthat Japan will support Vietnam to host the APEC Summit in 2017.-VNA
The representative office of the Japanese Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City has presented a certificate of merit to Professor, Dr. Vo Tong Xuan for his contributions to friendship between Vietnam and Japan.
Japanese small- and medium-sized enterprises are set to invest in Vietnam in addition to capital expansion by many those already operating in the country.
The northern province of Quang Ninh has called on investors from Japan’s Asahikawa city to seek partnership with local firms, especially in agriculture.
The defence cooperation between Vietnam and Japan is comprehensive, effective, pragmatic and mutually trustworthy, said Vietnamese Deputy Defence Minister Nguyen Chi Vinh.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly departed from Hanoi on August 10 morning for a four-day state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK), which is made at an invitation of RoK President Lee Jae Myung.
As part of the ASEAN Day celebrations, the Vietnamese embassy will also host the ASEAN Family Day 2025 in Ottawa to foster solidarity and community spirit among ASEAN members in Canada.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
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.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (Photo: AFP/VNA) 
Pham Minh Ching (R) meets with Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida (Photo: VNA) 
