President Nguyen Xuan Phuc received former Special Ambassador for Viet Nam-Japan Sugi Ryotaro in Ha Noi on August 19.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (right) receives former Special Ambassador for Viet Nam-Japan Sugi Ryotaro in Ha Noi. (Photo: VNA)

The State leader thanked the former Special Ambassador for Viet Nam-Japan for his active contribution to the relations between the two countries over the past 30 years, particularly through the organization of major cultural exchanges.

The former special ambassador expressed his wish to work to promote Viet Nam-Japan cooperation in health care in his role as senior advisor to Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.

He also hoped to work with Viet Nam in crime prevention and control in his position as a special advisor to the Ministry of Justice in this field. 

President Phuc appreciated the suggestion of the former special ambassador. He asked Vietnamese ministries and sectors to coordinate with the Japanese embassy in planning practical cooperative activities matching the Viet Nam-Japan extensive strategic partnership.

The president said he hopes the former special ambassador, with his rich experience, warm sentiment and precious understanding about Viet Nam, will continue to propose initiatives and activities to strengthen the friendship and mutual understanding between the two peoples.

Source: VNA