Tokyo:Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae of Japan and Vietnamese leader To Lam held a summit meeting in Tokyo, affirming the strong ties between the two nations and their commitment to advancing their comprehensive strategic partnership.
According to Socialist Republic of Vietnam Government News, Prime Minister Takaichi emphasized Vietnam's role as a priority partner in Japan's foreign policy and new Growth Strategy. She acknowledged Vietnam's importance in diversifying and upgrading Japan's supply chains, with plans to involve Vietnamese businesses more deeply in global supply chains led by Japanese firms.
To Lam reaffirmed Japan as a priority partner for Vietnam in defense, economic security, development cooperation, and trade. He praised Japan's economic policies and expressed hope for Japan's leadership in maintaining regional and global peace and development.
Both leaders highlighted the substantive growth of Vietnam-Japan relations, particularly since 2023 when their partnership was elevated. They agreed on advancing cooperation in science, technology, economic security, and human resource development, with a focus on semiconductors.
The cooperation will rest on four pillars science and innovation, education and human resource development, supply chain integration, and finance and development assistance. They also plan to implement Phase 3 of the "Medium- and Long-Term Vision for Viet Nam-Japan Agricultural Cooperation" from 2025 to 2030.
The leaders recognized the content industry's role in economic growth and cultural exchange, especially among youth, and discussed potential cooperation in critical minerals to strengthen supply chains. Additionally, they agreed on peaceful outer space cooperation, including satellite operations.
Reaffirming ASEAN solidarity, the leaders pledged to enhance the ASEAN-Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The summit concluded with the adoption of the Viet Nam-Japan Joint Vision Statement, aiming to further elevate their strategic partnership for peace and prosperity in Asia and the world.