During a recent meeting in Tokyo, Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung highlighted the importance of bolstering the relationship between Vietnam and Japan, focusing on innovation and human resource development. This meeting took place alongside the Nikkei Forum Future of Asia, where Deputy PM Dung engaged with Gunma Governor Yamamoto Ichita to discuss potential areas of cooperation.
Governor Yamamoto was commended for Gunma Prefecture’s proactive approach in fostering collaboration with Vietnam. Deputy PM Dung emphasized Vietnam’s developmental goals and ongoing reforms, urging Gunma to encourage local enterprises to consider investing in Vietnam. He proposed expanding cooperation in emerging sectors such as science, technology, and innovation, recognizing Gunma’s strengths in high-tech and aerospace industries. The potential for cooperation in training and recruiting high-quality human resources tailored to both sides’ needs was also underscored.
Governor Yamamoto acknowledged the deepening ties between Gunma and Vietnam, revealing that memorandums of understanding have been signed with two Vietnamese ministries responsible for labor-employment and investment. He also announced that a business delegation from Gunma is scheduled to visit Vietnam later this year. The governor praised the contributions of the Vietnamese community in Gunma and expressed a keen interest in welcoming more skilled workers from Vietnam. Efforts to create a supportive environment for Vietnamese expatriates were also highlighted.
Earlier that day, Deputy PM Dung met with Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi and Chair of the Japan-Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance Yuko Obuchi. Hayashi reaffirmed Japan’s commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation with Vietnam in economics, science and technology, innovation, and people-to-people exchanges. Meanwhile, Obuchi shared plans to lead a delegation from the Japan-Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance to Vietnam later this year, aiming to strengthen inter-parliamentary ties and further solidify the friendship between the two nations.
A trade promotion conference in Tokyo, attended by over 100 delegates from government agencies and businesses from both Vietnam and Japan, further explored ways to enhance economic cooperation. The event underscored the mutual desire to deepen economic ties and create new opportunities for collaboration.
This collaborative spirit between Vietnam and Japan is poised to drive innovation and strengthen human resource capabilities, benefiting both nations in the long run. As these partnerships develop, they promise to open new avenues for economic growth and cultural exchange.
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