Hue: Politburo member and Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung on September 6 received Governor of Nara Prefecture Yamashita Makoto, who was in Hue city for the second Vietnam-Japan Local Cooperation Forum.

According to Vietnam News Agency, the meeting was part of efforts to strengthen the cooperative relationship between Vietnam and Japan at the local level. Governor Yamashita Makoto's visit to Hue highlights the ongoing commitment to fostering bilateral ties through local partnerships and exchanges.

The Vietnam-Japan Local Cooperation Forum serves as a platform for both countries to discuss and implement cooperative strategies that benefit local communities. The interaction between Minister Le Hoai Trung and Governor Yamashita Makoto underscores the importance of these forums in enhancing mutual understanding and collaboration.