The visit takes place at a time when the Vietnam - Japan extensive strategic partnership is developing strongly and comprehensively and both countries are celebrating 50 years of their diplomacy.

“We believe that the coming visit to Japan by President Vo Van Thuong will contribute to further deepening Vietnam - Japan relations, taking their partnership to new heights for peace, stability, and development in each country as well as in the region and the wider world,” said Pham Thu hang, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam.

Source: VOV