Via the diplomat, PM Phuc wished to express his thanks to his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe for inviting him to attend the G20 Summit and visit the country later this month.

The trip will be made at a time when the Vietnam-Japan extensive strategic partnership is flourishing in various spheres, he noted.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) meets with Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Kunio Umeda on June 20.

Ambassador Umeda said Japanese businesses plan to expand investment in Vietnam, a country with huge development potential and always creating optimal conditions for investors.

He also mentioned several problems in bilateral cooperation that need to be addressed such as those relating to education-training, investment and trade.

Appreciating the diplomat’s opinions, PM Phuc asked the ambassador to coordinate with the Vietnamese side to ensure that his upcoming visit to Japan will reap the best possible results, thereby lifting the countries’ cooperation to a new height in all fields, including economy, trade and investment.

As extensive strategic partners, the two sides have high political trust, the leader noted, adding that he also welcomes stronger people-to-people and cultural exchange.

At the meeting, the Vietnamese PM also gave opinions about ways to solve the problems pointed out by the ambassador.

Vietnamese products introduced to Japanese customers

A Vietnam fair was launched on June 7 at 46 supermarkets and malls of AEON group in Kanto region, including AEON Lake Town Mori in Saitama prefecture – one of three largest AEON malls.

34th ASEAN-Japan Forum held in Hanoi

The 34th ASEAN-Japan Forum took place in Hanoi on June 3 under the chair of Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung and his Japanese counterpart Takeo Mori. 

Teenagers’ visit looks to strengthen Vietnam-Japan friendship

A delegation of 12 Vietnamese teenagers will visit Japan from July 3 to August 5, the fourth trip of its kind that aims to help promote friendship between the two nations.

Japan’s medals to be presented to Vietnamese citizens

The Japanese Government will present Japan’s Orders to two Vietnamese citizens.

Hai Duong set to host Vietnam – Japan Friendship Golf Tournament

The Vietnam-Japan Friendship Golf Tournament 2019 is scheduled to tee off at the Chi Linh Golf Course in northern Hai Duong province on May 25.

Source: VNA