PM Pham Minh Chinh hosts welcoming ceremony for Japanese counterpart
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted an official welcoming ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi on May 1 for Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and a high-level delegation of the Japanese Government who are here for an official visit from April 30-May 1.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (L) and visiting Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio inspect the guards of honour at the welcome ceremony (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted an officialwelcoming ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi on May 1 for JapanesePrime Minister Kishida Fumio and a high-level delegation of the JapaneseGovernment who are here for an officialvisit from April 30-May 1.
Following the ceremony, the two Government leaders plantedmemorial trees in the compound of the Government Office.
They then proceeded to the conference room to hold talks.
This is the first visit to Vietnam of Kishida six months since he took officeand five months after the official visit to Japan by PM Chinh.
At the welcome ceremony (Photo: VNA)
The visit by the Japanese PM takes place whenthe Vietnam-Japan extensive strategic partnership is developing robustly acrossthe fields. The two countries are actively preparing for activities marking the50th anniversary of their diplomatic ties in 2023.
During the visit, besides holding talks with hisVietnamese counterpart, PM Kishida is scheduled to pay respect to President HoChi Minh at his mausoleum, make cordial visits to Party General SecretaryNguyen Phu Trong and President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, and have a meeting withNational Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue. He will also attend a conference onVietnam-Japan cooperation in industrial reform and digital transformation.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh talks to his Japanese counterpart Kishida Fumio (R) (Photo: VNA)
The visit is intended to deepen the Vietnam-Japan relations, promote theimplementation of the outcomes of PM Chinh’s visit to Japan, enhance politicaltrust between the two countries and the good relationship between the twogovernments in the motto of “Affection, Sincerity, Trust”, and intensifyresult-oriented partnerships in all aspects, meeting the interests andaspiration of the two peoples./.
The relationship between Vietnam and Japan has made firm strides towards the opening of a new period, and is expected to grow further in the future, Japanese Ambassador Yamada Takio has said.
Prof. Dr. Oba Mie from Kanagawa University has highlighted the importance the Japanese Government attaches to relations with Vietnam ahead of Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio’s tour of Indonesia (April 29 - 30), Vietnam (April 30 - May 1), and Thailand (May 1 - 2).
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had an informal meeting with his Japanese counterpart immediately after Prime Minister Kishida Fumio arrived in Hanoi for an official visit on April 30 evening.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
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.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (L) and visiting Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio inspect the guards of honour at the welcome ceremony (Photo: VNA) 
At the welcome ceremony (Photo: VNA) 
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh talks to his Japanese counterpart Kishida Fumio (R) (Photo: VNA) 
