Indelible mark on the land of cherry blossoms

With more than 19 meetings, talks, dialogues, and speeches at multilateral and bilateral forums during 3 days (May 26-28), Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc left an indelible mark on the land of cherry blossoms when attending the expanded G7 Summit and paying a working visit to Japan.

Speaking at the expanded G7 Summit, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc affirmed: Prosperity and sustainable development in Vietnam, Asia and the world can only be guaranteed if there is a peaceful and stable international environment - Photo: VGP/Quang Hieu

Join hands and contribute

In Mie, where there is the ancient Ise Shrine with a history of more than 1,000 years, where the Sun Goddess, the symbol of Japan and considered the source of Japanese strength and spirit, took place in the early days of this summer, a very important event took place: the expanded G7 Summit.

The Conference was attended by leaders of major powers and international organizations such as President of the United States of America Barack Obama, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, President of France Francois Holland, Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe, Secretary General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon... Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc was one of the few leaders of other countries invited to attend and speak at the Conference. Taking place in the context of slowing world economic growth, increasingly fierce geopolitical tensions and non-traditional security challenges... the Conference's agenda required the handling of a series of major issues.

Attending the G7 Summit for the first time in his new position, in his speech, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc emphasized the message: There can only be prosperity and development when there is peace and stability; unilateral actions that violate international law and regional agreements are seriously threatening peace and stability in the region...

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and leaders of countries and international organizations attend the expanded G7 Summit - Photo: VGP/Quang Hieu

The Prime Minister stated: Vietnam's peace and development are closely linked to the world's peace and prosperity. Prosperity and sustainable development in Vietnam, Asia and the world can only be guaranteed if there is a peaceful and stable international environment.

The Prime Minister hopes and believes that the G7 countries need to have a voice and take practical actions to actively contribute to strengthening the peaceful and stable environment and solving common and regional issues; especially sustainable development goals, preventing global economic decline; building infrastructure, preventing natural disasters, responding to climate change, fighting terrorism, food security, water resources, maritime, aviation... for a peaceful and stable environment, prosperity and well-being in the Asia-Pacific region and the world.

At bilateral meetings with heads of state and leaders of countries and international organizations on the sidelines of the G7 Summit, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc affirmed that the Vietnamese Government is determined to deepen and substantiate the cooperative relations between Vietnam and countries and international organizations, especially economic cooperation; and hopes that countries and partners will support Vietnam in strengthening its role and responsibility in international organizations, continue to closely coordinate at important multilateral forums in the region and the world, including supporting Vietnam's candidacy for non-permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council for the 2020-2021 term and for the position of UNESCO Director-General for the 2017-2021 term.

The above statements by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc were acknowledged and highly appreciated by the Conference and international friends, who believed that Vietnam has been joining hands and making very active contributions to issues of common concern in the world and the region. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc's statements were full of responsibility, leaving a strong impression in the hearts of many delegates attending the Conference.

Promoting the extensive strategic partnership to new heights

Previously, on the afternoon of May 26, right after arriving at Chubu-Nagoya Airport, starting his visit to Japan and attending the expanded G7 Summit, the Prime Minister attended the Vietnam-Japan High-Level Economic Policy Dialogue with the participation of nearly three hundred Japanese and Vietnamese businesses.

Speaking and directly answering questions from Japanese enterprises, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc affirmed that the Vietnamese Government will continue to create an open, favorable and equal investment and business environment for foreign investors in the coming time, with the spirit of "win-win", "the interests of investors are also the interests of the Government. Your success is also our success".

Representing Japanese businesses and investors, President of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Hioyuki Ishige said that businesses investing in Vietnam feel reassured by the messages of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc. Many Japanese businesses, through a survey by JETRO, wish to invest in Vietnam.

Welcoming ceremony for Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc at the Japanese Prime Minister's Office. Photo: VGP/Quang Hieu

Leaving ancient Mie, on Saturday, May 28, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc led a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation to Tokyo, one of the world's largest capitals, to visit and hold talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

In an atmosphere of friendship, trust and mutual understanding, like close friends meeting after a long time, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe had an in-depth exchange of opinions, reaching high consensus on major directions and specific measures to develop the Vietnam-Japan extensive strategic partnership more comprehensively, substantially and effectively in the coming time.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc thanked the Japanese Government for its warm welcome; congratulated Japan on successfully organizing the G7 Summit and the expanded G7 Summit; and affirmed Vietnam's consistent policy of considering Japan as a leading and long-term important partner.

On his side, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe affirmed that he highly values ​​the relationship with Vietnam and wishes to continue to closely cooperate to promote the Vietnam-Japan relationship to develop more comprehensively; continue to provide ODA to support Vietnam. Regarding climate change response, Japan announced to provide 300 million yen (equivalent to 2.5 million USD) in emergency non-refundable aid to support Vietnam in solving the problem of drought and saltwater intrusion.

Sharing the international community's deep concerns about the recent situation in the East Sea, especially the large-scale island reclamation and construction activities, the two sides agreed on the importance of ensuring peace, security, safety and freedom of navigation and aviation in the East Sea; relevant parties should not take actions that change the status quo, complicate or expand disputes and militarize the East Sea; resolve disputes by peaceful means, respect diplomatic and legal processes; strictly comply with international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC), and promote the early establishment of a Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC).

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc holds talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Photo: VGP/Quang Hieu

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe also witnessed the exchange of five signed documents between ministries and agencies of the two countries, including four documents on ODA loans with a total amount of 166 billion yen (equivalent to 1.5 billion USD).

It can be said that the visit to Japan and participation in the expanded G7 Summit of the Vietnamese high-ranking delegation led by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc was a great success and has ended, but has left indelible marks on the land of blooming cherry blossoms.

According to Chinhphu.vn