Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has reassured Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe that Viet Nam considers Japan a leading and long-term partner and Viet Nam’s firm foreign policy stance is a reflection of that.

The Party chief began his four-day official visit to Japan on September 15.

During their talks in Tokyo the same day, both sides agreed on initiatives to foster the Viet Nam-Japan extensive strategic partnership with a focus on strengthening political trust, economic connectivity and cooperation, and stronger mutual support in regional and global issues.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (Source:AFP/VNA)

Responding positively to the guest’s proposals, Abe confirmed that Japan will continue supporting Viet Nam in sustainable economic development, including prioritising ODA to Viet Nam.

He announced that Japan will provide roughly 100 billion JPY for Viet Nam’s north-south highway and ports in the foreseeable future.

On infrastructure, the host wished to work jointly with Viet Nam to build the Long Thanh international airport, Ninh Thuan 2 nuclear power plant and specialised industrial parks in Hai Phong and Ba Ria-Vung Tau.

Host and guest agreed to facilitate travel for the two people, with Abe announcing Japan’s decision to extend visas for Vietnamese businesspeople up to 10 years.

Turning to regional and global issues, Abe briefed his guest about Japan’s position on several historical issues and policies towards regional peace and security.

The Vietnamese guest restated his nation’s commitment to pursuing peaceful development and backing Japan’s constructive contributions to peace, security, cooperation and development in the region and beyond.

(Source: VNA)