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Vietnam, Japan work for strategic partnership
Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnamese Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh and Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso agreed to develop the two countries' strategic partnership for the sake of peace and prosperity in Asia .
General Secretary Nong Duc Manh held talks with Japanese PM Taro Aso Tokyo on April
20. Manh is on a four-day visit to Japan from April 19.
The two leaders reiterated the joint statement "Towards the strategic partnership
for peace and prosperity in Asia" issued on Oct. 19, 2006, while welcoming the
effective implementation of the "Cooperation programme towards the strategic
partnership between Vietnam and Japan " made public in December 2007.
They noted that the two joint documents, the two countries' multifaceted relations
have made great progress in politics, economy, culture, people-to-people exchange
and other areas.
The two leaders affirmed that Vietnam and Japan have great potential for
further developing their friendship and cooperation.
They agreed to hold annual visits of high-level delegations, while enhancing the
exchange and cooperation between ministries and government agencies; and further
promote the exchange between the parliaments, political parties, local governments
and people of the two countries.
In addition, meetings of the Vietnam-Japan Cooperation Committee will be held
annually along with the promotion of political dialogue mechanisms at the deputy
foreign ministerial level and exchanges between senior officials in the field of
security and defence as well as cooperation in legal areas.
The two leaders expressed their belief that the Vietnam-Japan Economic Partnership
Agreement would play an important role in the development of the two countries'
economic relations. They pledged to join efforts to get the agreement running soon
and facilitate its implementation.
The two sides also agreed to work for more Japanese investment into Vietnam
through activities as the joint initiative to improve the business environment and
sharpen Vietnam 's competitive edge.
Vietnam and Japan are to expand cooperation in infrastructure improvement,
energy, manufacturing, supporting industry, goods transport, IT and telecoms,
natural calamity prevention and environmental protection, while building ties in
new fields such as the use of atomic energy for peaceful purposes, space
technology, and environment-friendly aeroplane.
PM Aso said General Secretary Manh's visit is significant in boosting high-level
dialogue and mutual understanding, thus opening a new period in bilateral ties.
He spoke highly of measures Vietnam has taken to maintain socio-economic
development and rein in inflation, adding that he believed Vietnam would gain
even greater achievements in the cause of renovation and industrialisation.
Aso said Japan appreciates Vietnam 's determination to fight corruption
regarding Japan 's ODA.
In this connection, the two sides agreed to work closely for the effective use of
Japan 's ODA in Vietnam and seriously executing all counter-corruption measures
adopted by the Vietnam-Japan joint committee for combating corruption in ODA use.
The two sides decided to accelerate the implementation of agreed projects including
the north-south expressway, north-south express railway, and the Hoa Lac hi-tech
park.
The two sides agreed to promote cultural, scientific and technological, educational,
training cooperation and exchanges between young people. In addition, they also
agreed to increase coordination in preserving cultural heritages.
Regarding issues of the international community, the two leaders stressed the need
for Vietnam and Japan to collaborate more closely at international
organisations and forums where they are members, including the UN, WTO, APEC, ASEM,
ARF and EAS.
They will work closely within the framework of ASEAN-Japan, ASEAN+3, and with the
sub-Mekong cooperation.
The two leaders also pledged to join hands in strengthening a free, just, and equal
multilateral trade mechanism and speeding up the Doha talk toward a positive and
harmonious agreement as soon as possible.
In addition to those, the two countries committed to promoting their coordination in
global issues, including environmental and climate change, the fight against natural
disasters and epidemics, and disarmament.
The Vietnamese side praised Japan 's contributions to the world's efforts to cope
with the global financial crisis and expressed hope that the East Asian powerhouse
will work more to help Asia and the world rise out of economic stagnation.
General Secretary Manh reiterated an invitation to the Japanese Emperor and Empress
and other royal family members to visit Vietnam . He also invited PM Aso to visit
Vietnam .
At the end of the talks, the two leaders issued a Vietnam-Japan joint statement on
strategic partnership for peace and prosperity in Asia.-Enditem
General Secretary Nong Duc Manh held talks with Japanese PM Taro Aso Tokyo on April
20. Manh is on a four-day visit to Japan from April 19.
The two leaders reiterated the joint statement "Towards the strategic partnership
for peace and prosperity in Asia" issued on Oct. 19, 2006, while welcoming the
effective implementation of the "Cooperation programme towards the strategic
partnership between Vietnam and Japan " made public in December 2007.
They noted that the two joint documents, the two countries' multifaceted relations
have made great progress in politics, economy, culture, people-to-people exchange
and other areas.
The two leaders affirmed that Vietnam and Japan have great potential for
further developing their friendship and cooperation.
They agreed to hold annual visits of high-level delegations, while enhancing the
exchange and cooperation between ministries and government agencies; and further
promote the exchange between the parliaments, political parties, local governments
and people of the two countries.
In addition, meetings of the Vietnam-Japan Cooperation Committee will be held
annually along with the promotion of political dialogue mechanisms at the deputy
foreign ministerial level and exchanges between senior officials in the field of
security and defence as well as cooperation in legal areas.
The two leaders expressed their belief that the Vietnam-Japan Economic Partnership
Agreement would play an important role in the development of the two countries'
economic relations. They pledged to join efforts to get the agreement running soon
and facilitate its implementation.
The two sides also agreed to work for more Japanese investment into Vietnam
through activities as the joint initiative to improve the business environment and
sharpen Vietnam 's competitive edge.
Vietnam and Japan are to expand cooperation in infrastructure improvement,
energy, manufacturing, supporting industry, goods transport, IT and telecoms,
natural calamity prevention and environmental protection, while building ties in
new fields such as the use of atomic energy for peaceful purposes, space
technology, and environment-friendly aeroplane.
PM Aso said General Secretary Manh's visit is significant in boosting high-level
dialogue and mutual understanding, thus opening a new period in bilateral ties.
He spoke highly of measures Vietnam has taken to maintain socio-economic
development and rein in inflation, adding that he believed Vietnam would gain
even greater achievements in the cause of renovation and industrialisation.
Aso said Japan appreciates Vietnam 's determination to fight corruption
regarding Japan 's ODA.
In this connection, the two sides agreed to work closely for the effective use of
Japan 's ODA in Vietnam and seriously executing all counter-corruption measures
adopted by the Vietnam-Japan joint committee for combating corruption in ODA use.
The two sides decided to accelerate the implementation of agreed projects including
the north-south expressway, north-south express railway, and the Hoa Lac hi-tech
park.
The two sides agreed to promote cultural, scientific and technological, educational,
training cooperation and exchanges between young people. In addition, they also
agreed to increase coordination in preserving cultural heritages.
Regarding issues of the international community, the two leaders stressed the need
for Vietnam and Japan to collaborate more closely at international
organisations and forums where they are members, including the UN, WTO, APEC, ASEM,
ARF and EAS.
They will work closely within the framework of ASEAN-Japan, ASEAN+3, and with the
sub-Mekong cooperation.
The two leaders also pledged to join hands in strengthening a free, just, and equal
multilateral trade mechanism and speeding up the Doha talk toward a positive and
harmonious agreement as soon as possible.
In addition to those, the two countries committed to promoting their coordination in
global issues, including environmental and climate change, the fight against natural
disasters and epidemics, and disarmament.
The Vietnamese side praised Japan 's contributions to the world's efforts to cope
with the global financial crisis and expressed hope that the East Asian powerhouse
will work more to help Asia and the world rise out of economic stagnation.
General Secretary Manh reiterated an invitation to the Japanese Emperor and Empress
and other royal family members to visit Vietnam . He also invited PM Aso to visit
Vietnam .
At the end of the talks, the two leaders issued a Vietnam-Japan joint statement on
strategic partnership for peace and prosperity in Asia.-Enditem
