Hanoi:Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang has urged Japanese businesses and educational institutions to enhance their cooperation with the Vietnam-Japan University (VJU) to develop high-quality human resources, addressing the development needs of both Vietnam and Japan.

According to Vietnam News Agency, during a meeting with Special Advisor to the Japan-Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance, Takebe Tsutomu, in Hanoi on October 12, Thang commended Takebe's contributions to fostering the Vietnam-Japan relationship. These contributions have been significant, particularly in cultural exchanges, local cooperation, and education, notably through the VJU project.

Thang emphasized the importance of these collaborative efforts in promoting mutual development and understanding between the two countries.