Vietnam and Japan strengthen coordination for APEC 2027 and CPTPP
WVR - On January 7, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang, Permanent Vice Chair of the National Committee for APEC 2027, received Mr. Tamura Hideyasu, Senior Official (SOM) of APEC Japan (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan), who paid a courtesy visit during his working trip to Hanoi.
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| Deputy Minister Nguyen Minh Hang takes a group photo with the working delegation. (Photo: Thanh Long) |
During the meeting, Deputy Minister Nguyen Minh Hang affirmed that Vietnam always values the role of the APEC Forum in the regional and global multilateral cooperation structure. She highly appreciated Japan's role as a founding member, leading in promoting APEC cooperation, and expressed support for Japan hosting APEC 2031.
As the Chair of SOM APEC 2027, the Deputy Minister suggested that Japan continue to support, assist, and closely coordinate with Vietnam in preparation efforts, particularly in developing themes and agendas that align with the interests and priorities of members, ensuring continuity in APEC cooperation.
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| Deputy Minister Nguyen Minh Hang emphasizes Vietnam's appreciation for APEC's role, acknowledges Japan's contributions, and supports its hosting of APEC 2031. (Photo: Thanh Long) |
Mr. Tamura Hideyasu praised Vietnam's prompt preparation for APEC 2027, expressing confidence that, with its experience of hosting APEC twice before and its proactive and responsible spirit, Vietnam will successfully organize APEC 2027, contributing to the goal of building a peaceful, stable, and prosperous Asia-Pacific community.
He affirmed that he and Japan will closely coordinate with Vietnam in preparing and organizing APEC 2027 events.
In addition to APEC cooperation, the two sides discussed coordination within the framework of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
Mr. Tamura Hideyasu highly valued Vietnam's role as Chair of CPTPP 2026, affirming close coordination to effectively and substantively implement commitments, ensuring the high standards of the Agreement.
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