Hanoi: Permanent Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Vu emphasized the importance of enhancing the friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and Japan during a meeting with Shimada Tomoaki, the Parliamentary Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan. Shimada is visiting Vietnam to participate in the opening ceremony of the 11th Japan-Vietnam Festival in Ho Chi Minh City.

According to Vietnam News Agency, the meeting highlighted the mutual commitment of both nations to expand their partnership across various fields. The discussion underscored the strategic significance of their relationship, aiming to promote peace and stability in the region. Both nations are keen to leverage this cooperation to address regional and global challenges effectively.

The 11th Japan-Vietnam Festival, a symbol of the strong cultural and diplomatic ties between the two countries, serves as a platform to further solidify their collaboration. The festival is expected to foster cultural exchange and strengthen the bond between the Japanese and Vietnamese people, contributing to the overall bilateral relations.