President Vo Van Thuong affirmed that the Vietnam-Japan relationship is at its best stage of development ever and has full foundation to raise it to new heights in the coming time.
On the morning of September 22, at the Presidential Palace, President Vo Van Thuong and his wife received Crown Prince Akishino and Princess of Japan on the occasion of their official visit to Vietnam.
PresidentVo Van Thuong welcomed and believed that the visit of the Crown Prince and Princess would make an important contribution to enhancing understanding between the people of the two countries, creating a solid foundation to promote the strong development of the friendly and cooperative relations between the two countries in the future.
President Vo Van Thuong and Crown Prince of Japan.
The Head of State of Vietnam was pleased with the positive and proud achievements in cooperation between the two countries in all fields from politics, economics, investment, trade to culture, education-training, local cooperation, people-to-people exchange... President Vo Van Thuong especially emphasized the development in people-to-people exchange, cultural cooperation, education and training between Vietnam and Japan.
The President affirmed that the relationship between the two countries is currently at its best stage of development ever and has full foundation to raise it to new heights in the coming time.
Crown Prince Akishino and the Princess respectfully conveyed the message of Emperor Naruhito and Empress of Japan to President Vo Van Thuong and his wife. Through the message, the King sent his regards and best wishes to the President and his wife, saying that he still cherishes memories of his previous visit to Vietnam...
President Vo Van Thuong and his wife received Japanese Crown Prince Akishino and Princess.
The Crown Prince expressed his joy at being able to visit Vietnam again on such an important occasion in the relationship between the two countries; and thanked President Vo Van Thuong and his wife, as well as the leaders of the Vietnamese State and people, for their warm and respectful welcome , as well as when members of the Japanese Royal Family visited Vietnam in the past.
The Crown Prince said he was very impressed by the rapid and strong changes and development of Vietnam in the past 11 years since his visit to Vietnam in 2012. He was delighted with the strong, comprehensive and outstanding development of the Vietnam - Japan Extensive Strategic Partnership in recent times.
Recalling the historical connection between the two countries since the 8th century, the Crown Prince emphasized that the cultural similarities and long-standing historical ties, based on the spirit of mutual respect, have created a solid foundation of friendship between the two countries and that foundation is being inherited, nurtured and developed by future generations.
President Vo Van Thuong and his wife take a photo with Japanese Crown Prince Akishino and Princess.
On behalf of the State and people of Vietnam, President Vo Van Thuong thanked King Naruhito for his message, as well as the affection and concern of the Royal Family, leaders and people of Japan for Vietnam.
The Vietnamese people still keep good memories of the historic visit to Vietnam by Emperor Akihito and the Empress Dowager in 2017 as the Emperor and Empress of Japan, as well as always remember the valuable help of the Japanese people for Vietnam during the most difficult period of the Covid-19 pandemic.
President Vo Van Thuong and his wife sent their regards and best wishes to Emperor Akihito and the Empress Dowager, Emperor Naruhito and the Empress, and members of the Japanese Royal Family, and requested to extend an invitation to the Japanese Emperor and Empress to visit Vietnam soon.
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