Vietnam eyes sustainable strategic partnership with Japan

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung made the remarks at his reception for newly accredited Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Hiroshi Fukada in Hanoi on October 29.

He congratulated the diplomat on his new post in Vietnam while underscoring the similarities in culture, the traditional friendship, potential and advantages possessed by the two countries as supporting elements to their mutual development.

PM Dung affirmed that, since the two countries lifted their relations to a strategic partnership, their ties in various fields have progressed strongly, generating practical benefits for the two peoples.

He took the occasion to thank Japan for its sizeable ODA provision, asserting that this source of capital has played an active part in Vietnam's socio-economic development.

Vietnam treasures their bilateral co-operation, and will do more to enhance it, PM Dung confirmed, expressing his hope that the new ambassador will contribute to the process.

Ambassador Fukada assured the host that he will do the best he can to foster the friendship and co-operation between the two countries in various areas; especially in economics, trade, investment, ODA, education and culture.

(Source: Nhandannewspaperonline)