Japanese Emperor and Empress Begin State Visit to Vietnam

This is the first visit to Vietnam by the Japanese Emperor and Empress, promising to open a new chapter in Vietnam - Japan relations.

At the invitation of President Tran Dai Quang, today (February 28), the Japanese Emperor and Empress will pay a State visit to Vietnam.

The visit of the Japanese Emperor and Empress to Vietnam takes place in the context of the extensive strategic partnership for peace and prosperity in Asia between the two countries, which is increasingly developing well and comprehensively in many fields such as politics, economics, security - defense, agriculture, labor, culture, sports, tourism, etc.

Japan's Emperor and Empress wave to the crowd at a New Year's ceremony in January 2012.

Exchanges and contacts between high-ranking leaders, all levels and localities of the two countries and people-to-people exchanges take place regularly and closely. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has just successfully concluded his official visit to Vietnam in January 2017.

Currently, Japan is Vietnam's leading economic partner; the largest ODA provider, accounting for more than 30% of total ODA aid to Vietnam. At the same time, it is the second partner in terms of foreign direct investment (FDI) with more than 42 billion USD; bilateral turnover in 2016 is estimated at 29.4 billion USD.

The State visit to Vietnam by the Japanese Emperor and Empress is an important and symbolic event, a historical milestone in the friendly and cooperative relations between the two countries; demonstrating Japan's affection and concern for the country and people of Vietnam.

Thereby contributing to promoting the comprehensive development of the Vietnam - Japan extensive strategic partnership, enhancing understanding between the two peoples, meeting the aspirations of the people of the two countries./.

According to VOV