Wife of Japanese PM visits Temple of Literature, Vietnamese Women’s Museum
The wives of the Japanese and Vietnamese Prime Ministers, Suga Mariko and Tran Nguyet Thu, visited the Temple of Literature and the Vietnamese Women’s Museum in Hanoi on October 19 as part of the Japanese Prime Minister’s official visit to Vietnam.
The wives of the Japanese and Vietnamese Prime Ministers, Suga Mariko (front, left) and Tran Nguyet Thu (front, right), visit the Temple of Literature on October 19 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA)𝔉 - The wivesof the Japanese and Vietnamese Prime Ministers, Suga Mariko and Tran NguyetThu, visited the Temple of Literature and the Vietnamese Women’s Museum inHanoi on October 19 as part of the Japanese Prime Minister’s official visit toVietnam.
They were joined by President of the VietnamUnion of Friendship Organisations Nguyen Phuong Nga, leaders of the VietnamWomen’s Union, and the wife of the Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam.
At the Temple of Literature, the two learned of thehistory of the special national relic - the first university of Vietnam and honouringthe traditional fondness for learning and reflecting the quintessence of thecountry’s culture and civilisation.
Touring the Vietnamese Women’s Museum, they hada glance at the history, cultural heritage, and lives of Vietnamese womenthroughout history.
Japanese PM Suga Yoshihide and his spouse arepaying an official visit to Vietnam from October 18 to 20 amid the strong andsubstantive development of the two countries’ extensive strategic partnershipand political trust.
Vietnam and Japan set up diplomatic relations onSeptember 21, 1973. Japan is currently Vietnam’s fourth-largest trade partner, withbilateral trade reaching 40 billion USD. It ranks second among the 138countries and territories investing in Vietnam, with 4,595 projects and nearly59.87 billion USD in capital. Japan is also Vietnam’s largest provider of ODA.
Bilateral ties have been continually elevatedover recent years, with the “extensive strategic partnership for peace andprosperity in Asia” established in 2014./.
Vietnam is a destination that can bring substantial benefit to Japanese investors, Director of the Vietnam Economic Research Institute (OERI) Moribe Hiroyuki said ahead of an official visit by Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide.
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and his wife started their official visit to Vietnam from October 18 afternoon at the invitation of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
An official welcome ceremony for Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga was held on October 19 morning as part of the former’s official visit to Vietnam from October 18 at the invitation of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
Party and State leader Nguyen Phu Trong hosted a reception for Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide on October 19 in Hanoi as part of the latter’s official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
Japanese news agency Kyodo ran articles highlighting Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide’s official visit to Vietnam, including his talks with his Vietnamese counterpart Nguyen Xuan Phuc on October 19, during which the two are expected to discuss numerous issues, particularly economic cooperation.
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 wives of the Japanese and Vietnamese Prime Ministers, Suga Mariko (front, left) and Tran Nguyet Thu (front, right), visit the Temple of Literature on October 19 (Photo: VNA)
