Hanoi:The relations between Viet Nam and Japan have entered a new phase of development following the recent visit of General Secretary and President To Lam to Japan, as stated by Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung.

According to Socialist Republic of Vietnam Government News, General Secretary and President To Lam concluded his official visit to Japan from November 8-11, marking his first visit in this capacity and the first visit by a General Secretary to Japan in 11 years. The visit was conducted at the invitation of the State of Japan.

In this new period, the two countries aim to "advance together" and "co-create" for mutual benefits, focusing on high-quality growth, strategic autonomy, and resilience. The Joint Vision Statement emphasizes key cooperation frameworks in priority areas such as science and technology, innovation, education and training, human resource development, production and supply chain connectivity, finance, investment, and development assistance.

Additional cooperation frameworks include finance, energy, digital transformation, and semiconductors. During the visit, 11 agreements were signed between ministries, agencies, and localities, along with approximately 60 corporate agreements, covering crucial areas of mutual interest.

On the multilateral front, both countries plan to enhance coordination at regional and international forums, including the United Nations, APEC, ASEAN, and the Mekong subregion. This is intended to promote multilateralism, dialogue, confidence building, and respect for international law to ensure peace, stability, cooperation, and development.

The visit has contributed to elevating bilateral ties, deepening mutual understanding, and strengthening cooperation on both bilateral and multilateral levels, the Foreign Minister noted.