Vietnam, Japan Prime Ministers hold talks in Hiroshima
On May 21, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held talks with Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio within the framework of the expanded G7 Summit.
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The two leaders expressed their satisfaction at the strong, comprehensive and substantive development of the two countries' relations over the past time; and agreed on major orientations and specific measures to promote the extensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Japan for peace and prosperity in Asia to a new height.
They agreed to strengthen political trust by stepping up high-level visits and contacts in 2023 which marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral diplomatic relations. The Prime Ministers also reached a consensus on enhancing defense-security cooperation in the settlement of the post-war consequences, human resources training, technology transfer, and cyber security.
The two sides affirmed to coordinate their stances on issues of mutual concern at multilateral and regional forums such as ASEAN, the United Nations, and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC). Regarding the East Sea issue, the leaders emphasized the importance of ensuring navigation and aviation security and safety, solving all disputes and differences by peaceful means on the basis of international law.
Before the talks, the two witnessed the exchange of signed documents of three ODA cooperation projects with a total value of 61 billion JPY (500 million USD).
(Source: WVR/VOV)
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