Japanese PM Impressed by Vietnam's Development, Calls it 'Rising Dragon'
Translated from Vietnamese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae expressed admiration for Vietnam's rapid development, comparing it to a 'rising dragon'.
- The two leaders witnessed the signing of six cooperation agreements between Vietnam and Japan.
- Japan aims to strengthen ties with Vietnam as a key partner in its Indo-Pacific strategy.
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae has lauded Vietnam's remarkable development trajectory, drawing a powerful analogy to the "rising dragon" (Thฤng Long), the historical name for Hanoi. This high praise underscores Japan's recognition of Vietnam's growing economic and strategic importance on the global stage.
Vietnam, as its other name Hanoi - Thฤng Long - means 'rising dragon', is developing at an extremely impressive speed.
During a press conference following productive talks with Prime Minister Lรช Minh Hฦฐng, Sanae highlighted the deepening bilateral relationship. The two leaders oversaw the exchange of six significant cooperation documents, spanning critical sectors such as rural development, climate-resilient infrastructure, low-carbon growth, water resource management, information and communication technology (ICT), and satellite data exchange.
Sanae emphasized that Vietnam's strategic autonomy and proactive foreign policy, especially amidst a complex international landscape, make it an increasingly vital partner for Japan. She articulated that strengthening cooperation with Vietnam is crucial for realizing Japan's "Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP)" initiative. This visit, she noted, is driven by this strategic imperative.
In recent years, as an important link in the supply chain, many Japanese companies have expanded their investment in Vietnam. At the same time, amidst an increasingly complex international situation, Vietnam has emphasized strategic autonomy and pursued an active and proactive foreign policy.
Looking ahead, Prime Minister Sanae is scheduled to deliver a policy speech at Vietnam National University, Hanoi, to further elaborate on the future of Japan-Vietnam cooperation and Japan's vision for the FOIP. This engagement aims to clearly convey Japan's perspective on the world order and its diplomatic direction, signaling a commitment to elevating the bilateral relationship to new heights.
Therefore, strengthening cooperation with Vietnam is extremely important for the realization and development of Japan's 'Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP)' initiative; this is also the reason why I am making this visit to Vietnam.
The strong emphasis on cooperation in areas like climate change adaptation and digital transformation reflects both nations' priorities. For Vietnam, this partnership offers access to Japanese technology and expertise, crucial for its sustainable development goals. For Japan, Vietnam represents a key node in its regional strategy, contributing to stability and economic dynamism in the Indo-Pacific.
Together with Prime Minister Lรช Minh Hฦฐng, we will strive to elevate Japan-Vietnam relations to a new level.
DistantNews Editorial
Originally published by Tuแปi Trแบป in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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