Ha Noi, Japan’s Yamanashi prefecture enhance cooperation in green transition
VGP - The Viet Nam-Japan relations have continued to grow strongly across multiple areas in recent years, creating a solid foundation for closer cooperation between Ha Noi and Yamanashi.
Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the People's Committee of Ha Noi Vu Dai Thang on May 10 hosted a reception for a delegation from Japan's Yamanashi prefecture led by its Governor Nagasaki Kotaro, during which the two sides discussed ways to deepen cooperation in green transition, sustainable urban development, tourism and youth exchanges.
During the meeting, Vu said Viet Nam-Japan relations have continued to grow strongly across multiple areas in recent years, creating a solid foundation for closer cooperation between Ha Noi and Yamanashi. He expressed hope that the delegation's visit will open up new opportunities for collaboration in urban development, cultural exchanges and people-to-people interactions. Highlighting the two localities' rich cultural heritage, the Ha Noi leader proposed stronger cooperation in tourism and cultural exchanges, including measures to facilitate two-way travel as tourism ties between Viet Nam and Japan continue to expand strongly.
Sharing Ha Noi's development priorities in the time to come, Vu said the capital city is preparing to establish low-emission zones while accelerating its green transition roadmap by gradually reducing dependence on fossil fuels and encouraging the use of electric vehicles towards smart and sustainable development and emissions reduction.
He noted that these areas offer strong potential for future cooperation between Ha Noi and Yamanashi, particularly in sustainable urban transport and green technology application.
Vu also called for expanded student exchange programs and greater cooperation in training high-quality human resources, while encouraging young people from the two sides to strengthen mutual understanding and friendship.
Kotaro, for his part, said the visit aimed to deepen ties between Yamanashi and Ha Noi, paving the way for closer exchanges and cooperation, and sharing development experience.
Agreeing with the host leader's proposals, the governor said Yamanashi is among Japan's leading localities in green transition and also possesses strong advantages in heritage preservation and tourism development.
He affirmed that the prefecture is ready to share its experience with Ha Noi, especially in hydrogen technology, which it has been promoting as part of its sustainable energy strategy.
The Japanese official also voiced support for expanding youth exchanges and educational cooperation, saying stronger people-to-people ties will help deepen friendship and mutual understanding between the two sides.
During the meeting, the sides discussed plans to continue exchanging delegations at all levels to study and share experience in applying green technologies to urban transport development.
The leaders of Vietnamese and Japanese localities expressed confidence that their growing friendship and cooperation will create more practical and effective opportunities in the coming years, contributing to further promoting the Viet Nam-Japan comprehensive strategic partnership./.
