Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide’s upcoming visit to Viet Nam will be a historic trip that is expected to contribute to enhancing the links between the two countries in the time ahead, said Yuji Kuroiwa, Governor of Japan’s Kanagawa prefecture.

Yuji Kuroiwa, Governor of Japan’s Kanagawa prefecture. (Photo: VNA)

The Governor told the press after he and Vietnamese Ambassador Vu Hong Nam came to visit PM Suga on 15 October that PM Suga was looking forward to the Viet Nam visit, and highly valued the country's important role in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

It is Viet Nam’s strong economic growth, the wonderful characteristics of Vietnamese, and the harmony between Vietnamese and Japanese people that have motivated the PM to select Viet Nam for his first overseas trip, he said.

For his part, Nam said during his meeting with PM Suga, he informed the leader about the relations between Viet Nam and Japan and Kanagawa in particular, as well as preparations for the visit.

Vietnamese welcome the Japanese PM’s visit, he said, expressing his belief that the trip will create a hallmark in the history of the bilateral ties.

PM Suga is scheduled to visit Viet Nam and Indonesia from 18-21 October . This is his first trip abroad since he took office in mid-September.

Source: VNA