Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung arrived in Tokyo on Thursday evening, starting his four-day official visit to Japan to further boost bilateral ties. The visit, which is made at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, is aimed at enhancing the strategic partnership between the two countries and strengthen their coordination at regional and international forums. Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Hiroshi Fukada, Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Doan Xuan Hung, and representatives of the Vietnamese community in the country welcomed PM Dung at the Tokyo airport. Japan is the first in the group of most industrialized nations (G7) to recognize Vietnam's full market economy status in October 2011. Japan is also the leading ODA donor to Vietnam and one of Vietnam's leading important economic partners. Japan now ranks first among 101 countries and territories investing in the country. Two-way trade reached US$ 24.7 billion in 2012 and $22.9 billion during January-November … [Read more...] about PM Dung on visit to Japan to deepen ties
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PM starts official visit to Japan
PM Nguyen Tan Dung visit's to Japan affirmed that Vietnam attached importance in the strategic partnership with Japan with an aim to promote the relations between the two countries. During the visit, leaders from the two countries will exchange ideas on how to increase cooperation in the political, security, economic, official development assistance (ODA), tourism, cultural and educational sectors; and they will discuss specific commitments in the implementation of joint-projects. After arriving in Tokyo, PM Nguyen Tan Dung visited the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan. Speaking with the staff of the Embassy, The PM informed them of the country's socio-economic situation, praising them and the Vietnamese community in Japan for promoting the cooperation and friendly relations. According to the PM, Japan is now one of Vietnam's leading trade investors and partners, and the largest ODA provider for Vietnam. He added that the two countries always supported each other on regional and … [Read more...] about PM starts official visit to Japan
The visit to Japan successful: says PM Nguyen Tan Dung
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung who led the delegation made the affirmation during an interview with VOV upon his return to Hanoi from Osaka on October 22, concluding his official visit to Japan at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.Mr Dung said he and Japanese leaders reached high consensus on various areas to foster bilateral ties. To boost bilateral trade exchanges, Mr Dung said Vietnam and Japan agreed to begin negotiations on the Vietnam-Japan Free Trade Agreement soon and speed up the implementation of the second phase of the Vietnam-Japan Joint Initiative to improve Vietnam’s investment environment. They pledged to raise two-way trade value to US$15 billion by 2010 from the current US$8.5 billion. They agreed to boost tourism cooperation and establish bilateral cultural forums to cement the spiritual foundation in the friendly and cooperative relations between Vietnam and Japan. Mr Dung said during the visit he met with many Japanese politicians and … [Read more...] about The visit to Japan successful: says PM Nguyen Tan Dung
State President Triet begins visit to Japan
State President Nguyen Minh Triet and his wife left Hanoi on November 25, beginning an official five-day visit to Japan at the invitation of Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko. This is the first Japan visit by the Vietnamese State leader since the two countries established diplomatic ties in 1973. The visit aims to strengthen political ties and trust between Vietnam and Japan and open a new chapter of bilateral friendship and cooperation towards strategic partnership for peace and prosperity in Asia. While in Japan, Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko will receive and give a banquet in honour of Mr Triet and his wife. Mr Triet will hold talks with Japanese PM Yasuo Fukuda, meet with Japanese Diet leaders and receive leaders of several leading business groups in Japan. Workshops on business and investment opportunities will be in Tokyo and Osaka. Japanese PM welcomes President Nguyen Minh Triet’s visit Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda said on November 24 that … [Read more...] about State President Triet begins visit to Japan
East Sea, rare earth, nuclear power in Vietnamese PM’s visit to Japan
PM Nguyen Tan Dung's visit to Japan from October 30 to November 2, was a success, which confirms Vietnam's consistent policy of attaching great importance to strengthening its friendship and comprehensive cooperation with Japan. The visit took place when the Vietnam-Japan relations have seen strong development over recent years, especially since the two countries set up the strategic partnership in 2009. Cooperation and mutual confidence in the fields of politics, diplomatics, security and defence have been consolidated and seen new progress. Japan remains Vietnam's leading economic and trade partner, particularly in foreign direct investment and official development assistance. The Japanese Government and people offered a warm and sincere welcome to Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung and his entourage. Among agreements signed during the trip, the memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Japan's welcome of Vietnamese nurses and hospital orderlies is a notable, which opens a new field of … [Read more...] about East Sea, rare earth, nuclear power in Vietnamese PM’s visit to Japan