Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks at a press conference in Hanoi on January 16 (Photo: VNA)
Tokyo (VNA) – The official visit toVietnam by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has made headlines in Japan on January 17.
Many big newspapers such as Japan Times,Yomiuri, Nihon Keizai and Sankei covered the trip, which is the third toVietnam by Abe as PM of Japan.
They highlight the cooperation between the twocountries, as seen through agreement in various issues such as collaboration toensure maritime security and accelerate the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)agreement, along with Japan’s commitment to support Vietnam.
In terms of marine security cooperation, thepress reported Abe’s pledge to provide six patrol ships for Vietnam to help itimprove patrol capacity in the East Sea.
They quoted the Japanese PM as saying that providingthe patrol ships will help the Southeast Asian nation protect navigationfreedom, legal regulations and peaceful means to resolve disputes.
Vietnamese PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc welcomed Abe’scommitments, stressing that both countries agreed on the importance of keepingsecurity in the East Sea and promoting the peaceful settlement of disputes inline with international law, according to the media.
They reported that the two leaders also voicedtheir hope for the TPP to take effect as soon as possible while vowing to keepthe deal alive. The Nikkei newspaper cited PM Phuc as saying to his Japanesecounterpart that TPP is an important agreement and Vietnam is stepping uppreparations to ratify it.
Another move that drew attention was the pledgeto give Vietnam a new loan package worth 120 billion JPY (about 1.05 billionUSD). The loan aims to support local infrastructure development, including awater drainage project, a project on developing the Hoa Lac Hi-tech Park in thesuburbs of Hanoi, and others on electricity and waste treatment systems.
As the biggest assistance provider, the secondbiggest foreign investor and one of the key trading partners of Vietnam, Japanis becoming an “important ally” of this country, Japanese media wrote.-VNA
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe have reached high consensus on major orientations to push forward the bilateral extensive strategic partnership
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has affirmed Vietnam’s consistent policy of further deepening its extensive strategic partnership with Japan for the benefit of the two countries’ people.
Visiting Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said at a press conference on January 16 after meeting with Vietnamese leaders that he always attaches much importance to the relationship with Vietnam.
The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MoPI) pledged to provide the best possible conditions for Japanese enterprises to operate in Vietnam and cooperate with Vietnamese localities.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks at a press conference in Hanoi on January 16 (Photo: VNA) 
