The 7th defemce policy dialogue between Vietnam and Japan in Hanoi on November 25 (Photo: qdnd.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam and Japan held the 7th defence policy dialogue in Hanoi on November 25 under the chair ofVietnamese Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lt. Gen. Nguyen Chi Vinh and Japanese DeputyDefence Minister Nishida Yasunori.
The twosides spoke highly of the two countries’ defence cooperationafter the 6th dialogue which took place in Tokyo in July last year. Theydiscussed plans for the defence partnership in the following years on both bilateraland multilateral framework.
They alsoexchanged views on the global and regional security as well as pressinginternational issues of mutual concern in a bid to increase understanding andtrust between the two sides
The Vietnameseside consulted with the Japanese side on several matters to prepare for itsASEAN chairmanship in 2020 and the non-permanent seat of the UN SecurityCouncil in 2020 – 2021.
Later the sameday, Vietnamese Minister of National Defence Gen. Ngo Xuan Lich hosted areception for Nishida Yasunoriduring which Lich highlighted the annual defence policy dialogue as a platformfor the two sides to discuss issues of their mutual concern and deepen trustand strategic partnership between the two countries, particularly in the fieldof defence.
The Vietnameseminister welcomed the dialogue’s outcomes and asked the two sides’ relevantagencies to actively translate what they have agreed into reality.
Vietnamattaches importance to develop comprehensive cooperative relations with Japanand defence cooperation is among key contents of the bilateral ties, he said.
He urged thetwo sides to make the most of the defence policy dialogue mechanism and developnew cooperative mechanism to effectively implement the agreements reached bytwo two countries’ leaders and defence ministries.
He took theoccasion to present his Japanese guest with the newly-published 2019 White Paper on Vietnam National Defence./.
Former Special Ambassador for Vietnam-Japan Sugi Ryotaro has been honoured with the third-class Labour Order of Vietnam for his enormous contributions to the relations between the two countries over the past 30 years.
The Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) organised a dialogue on economic cooperation between Vietnamese localities and relevant agencies and businesses of Japan in Tokyo on November 8.
Deputy Defence Minister, Sen. Lieut. Gen. Nguyen Chi Vinh on November 11 received a delegation of the Japanese Ministry of Defence now in Vietnam for the 11th defence exchange between the two countries.
The Party and State of Vietnam attach importance to the extensive strategic partnership with Japan, Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue has told Takebe Tsutomu, Special Advisor to the Japan-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentary Alliance.
The Japan-Vietnam Festival is a win-win event which has become a highlight in the bilateral cultural partnership over the years, said Tsutomu Takebe, Special Advisor to the Japan-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentary Alliance.
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.
The 7th defemce policy dialogue between Vietnam and Japan in Hanoi on November 25 (Photo: qdnd.vn) 
