Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc expressed his delight to see the development of the strategic partnership between Vietnam and Japan while receiving the special advisor to the Japan-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentary Alliance, Tsutomu Takebe, in Hanoi on June 7.

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) receives the special advisor to the Japan-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentary Alliance, Tsutomu Takebe.

He hailed the continuous efforts made by Takebe towards the two nations’ relationship in various fields, especially trade cooperation and human resources training.

He also spoke highly of the Japan-Vietnam Cultural Festival, which is being prepared in Vietnam, adding that the event will further promote the understanding of the two peoples.

Praising the establishment of the Vietnam-Japan University in Vietnam and Takebe’s contributions to the initiative, he affirmed that Vietnam will create favourable conditions for the university to start operating this September.

Takebe said he is doing his utmost to further develop the strong partnership between the two countries.

He informed the PM about upcoming visits of some Japanese co-operatives to Vietnam next month to interview their potential trainees for farming techniques, management and business.

The Japanese guest said he wants to do more for Vietnam’s agriculture.

VNA