Mayor receives new Japanese Ambassador to Viet Nam

Chairman of the Ha Noi People's Committee Tran Sy Thanh expressed his gratitude for the Ambassador's insights and his pleasure at the successful series of events commemorating the 50th anniversary of Viet Nam-Japan diplomatic relations held in the capital in 2023.

The Chairman cited the visit to Japan by a Ha Noi delegation led by Nguyen Thi Tuyen, Member of the Party Central Committee and Permanent Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee, in November 2023 as convincing evidence for the remarkable progress of the Viet Nam-Japan bilateral relations.

Thanh appreciated the role of Japanese-funded projects in the city and affirmed that trade cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural interactions between Ha Noi and Japanese localities have all developed positively, becoming a model for bilateral cooperation.

The pair discussed various topics of mutual interest, including Japanese-funded projects in Hanoi such as the Yen Xa Wastewater Treatment System, Metro Line No. 2, Ha Noi Smart City, and the Viet Nam-Japan University.

Thanh briefed Ambassador Ito Naoki on the solutions being taken by the Ha Noi administration to address existing issues and expedite these projects. He also urged investors to be diligent in project implementation, ensuring timely completion and the creation of modern infrastructure for the capital.

The Chairman wished Ambassador Ito Naoki a successful tenure, with many achievements contributing to the increasingly effective and practical Viet Nam-Japan relationship.

In reply, Naoki expressed his hope that the city administration would continue to maintain a favorable business environment, facilitating the expansion of Japanese business investments and economic activities, thereby contributing positively to the capital's development.

At the meeting, Ambassador Ito Naoki expressed his honor at being welcomed by the city leaders and shared his delight at the significant milestones in Japan-Viet Nam relations.

In 2023, the two countries celebrated 50 years of diplomatic relations and upgraded their relationship to a "Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for Peace and Prosperity in Asia and the World," with Ha Noi playing a central role in these celebrations, greatly contributing to the elevation of bilateral relations.

"With 1,500 projects and a total investment of US$11.3 billion from Japan, Ha Noi has proven to be a major urban area that attracts the Japanese business community," noted Naoki.

He shared that one of the goals for his term is to concretize and further promote cooperation between Ha Noi and Japanese localities, building on the solid foundation of traditional bilateral relations./.