Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army (VPA) Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Nghia joined talks with Chief of Staff of the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force General (JGSDF) Yoshida Yoshihide on May 25, during his working visit to Japan.
Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army (VPA) Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Nghia and Chief of Staff of the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force General (JGSDF) Yoshida Yoshihide inspect the guards of honour. (Photo: VNA)
Tokyo (VNA) – Deputy Chief of the General Staff ofthe🐼 Vietnam People's Army (VPA) Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Nghia joinedtalks wi🎶th Chief of Staff of the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force General (JGSDF)Yoshida Yoshihide on May 25, during his working visit to Japan.
The two sides highly valued achievements obtained in the cooperationof the countries’ ground forces, which contribute to the extensive, practicaland efficient development of the Vietnam-Japan bilateral defence cooperation. Lt. Gen. Nghia affirmed that the VPA General Staff standsready to join hands with the JGSDF in the effective implementation ofcooperation programmes, including capacity building in United Nationspeacekeeping operations; search and rescue; and military medicine, amongothers. For his part, Gen. Yoshida expressed his belief that withdue attention and support by leaders of the defence ministries, togetherwith efforts by relevant agencies, the countries’ defence cooperation in general and collaboration between ground forces in particular will continue to flourish, aligningwith the Japan-Vietnam extensive strategic partnership in the new developmentperiod. Japan hopes that the two sides will effectively maintaincurrent cooperation fields in the coming time, and seek new ones of commonconcern and high feasibility. During the talks, the sides exchanged viewpoints on globaland regional security issues of shared concern. Vietnam has been pursuing a foreign policy of independence,self-reliance, peace, friendship, cooperation and development as well asdiversification and multilateralisation of external relations, Lt. Gen. Nghia reiterated. He affirmed the country’s persistent stance of solving alldisputes, including the East Sea issue, through peaceful measures in accordancewith international law, particularly the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of theSea (UNCLOS). Vietnam welcomes initiatives and ideas contributing topeace, stability and cooperation in each region and the world, the officialsaid./.
Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) Lieut. Gen. Nguyen Van Nghia had virtual talks with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s Chief of Staff Gen. Yoshida Yoshihide on July 7.
Vietnam and Japan share common strategic interests and Japan is a trustworthy and longtime strategic partner of great importance, which is always a high priority in Vietnam’s foreign policy, President Nguyen Xuan Phuc affirmed on May 1.
Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and the high-level delegation of Japan left Hanoi on May 1 afternoon, concluding an official visit to Vietnam from April 30-May 1.
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) on innovation cooperation has been signed, under which Japan will help Vietnam develop startups and innovative companies within the 8th phase of the Vietnam - Japan Joint Initiative.
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).
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The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
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The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
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Vietnam is a country with which Russia shares a special relationship. In the 1950s and 60s, particularly during Vietnam’s struggle for independence, the two countries forged a deep bond. While much has changed over time, the friendship and cooperation between our nations have endured, said Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army (VPA) Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Nghia and Chief of Staff of the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force General (JGSDF) Yoshida Yoshihide inspect the guards of honour. (Photo: VNA) 
