Viet Nam-Japan relations enter new development phase, Foreign Minister says
Thursday, November 12,2026
AsemconnectVietnam - The relations between Viet Nam and Japan has entered a new phase of development following General Secretary and President To Lam’s recent visit to Japan, according to Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung.
General Secretary and President To Lam has successfully concluded his official visit to Japan from November 8-11 at the invitation of the State of Japan.
This was To Lam's first visit to Japan in his capacity as the General Secretary and President, and also the first visit by a General Secretary to Japan in 11 years.
In the new period, the two countries will partner to "advance together" and "co-create" for mutual benefits, high-quality growth, strategic autonomy and resilience, said Foreign Minister Le.
Le said the Joint Vision Statement places high emphasis on key cooperation frameworks, focusing on such priority areas as science and technology, innovation, education and training, human resource development, production and supply chain connectivity, finance, investment, and development assistance.
Other cooperation frameworks on finance, energy, digital transformation, semiconductors are also included in the Joint Vision Statement.
During the visit, both sides signed 11 agreements between their ministries, agencies, and localities, and around 60 corporate agreements, covering important areas of both sides' strengths and needs.
On multilateral aspect, both sides will strengthen coordination at regional and international forums, especially the United Nations, APEC, ASEAN, Mekong subregion, among others, thereby contributing to promoting multilateralism, dialogue, confidence building, respect for international law for peace, stability, cooperation, and development
In conclusion, the visit contributes to further elevating the bilateral ties, deepen mutual understanding, and consolidating cooperation on both bilateral and multilateral aspect, noted the Foreign Minister./.
Source: en.baochinhphu.vn/viet-nam-japan-relations-enter-new-development-phase-foreign-minister-says-111261112090503566.htm
This was To Lam's first visit to Japan in his capacity as the General Secretary and President, and also the first visit by a General Secretary to Japan in 11 years.
In the new period, the two countries will partner to "advance together" and "co-create" for mutual benefits, high-quality growth, strategic autonomy and resilience, said Foreign Minister Le.
Le said the Joint Vision Statement places high emphasis on key cooperation frameworks, focusing on such priority areas as science and technology, innovation, education and training, human resource development, production and supply chain connectivity, finance, investment, and development assistance.
Other cooperation frameworks on finance, energy, digital transformation, semiconductors are also included in the Joint Vision Statement.
During the visit, both sides signed 11 agreements between their ministries, agencies, and localities, and around 60 corporate agreements, covering important areas of both sides' strengths and needs.
On multilateral aspect, both sides will strengthen coordination at regional and international forums, especially the United Nations, APEC, ASEAN, Mekong subregion, among others, thereby contributing to promoting multilateralism, dialogue, confidence building, respect for international law for peace, stability, cooperation, and development
In conclusion, the visit contributes to further elevating the bilateral ties, deepen mutual understanding, and consolidating cooperation on both bilateral and multilateral aspect, noted the Foreign Minister./.
Source: en.baochinhphu.vn/viet-nam-japan-relations-enter-new-development-phase-foreign-minister-says-111261112090503566.htm
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