Vietnamese NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue meets Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi

Our esteemed Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue warmly welcomed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of Japan on her official visit, marking a significant moment for bilateral relations. Chairman Hue extended congratulations on Prime Minister Takaichi's and the Liberal Democratic Party's resounding victory in the February 2026 House of Representatives election, underscoring the continued trust placed in her leadership.

Reflecting on his own successful visit to Japan in late 2024, Chairman Hue expressed gratitude for the gracious hospitality extended by the Japanese Government and Parliament to the Vietnamese National Assembly delegation. Prime Minister Takaichi reciprocated these sentiments, congratulating Chairman Hue on his re-election as Chairman of the 16th National Assembly of Vietnam and acknowledging the warm reception provided by Vietnamese leaders.

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Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae highly valued the role of the two countries' Friendship Parliamentarians Group, with Prime Minister Le Minh Hung holding the position of Chairman of the Vietnam-Japan Friendship Parliamentarians Group.

The leaders celebrated the robust and substantive development of the Vietnam-Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, emphasizing the vital role of cooperation between their respective parliaments. They committed to strengthening political trust, fostering high-level exchanges, and enhancing collaboration among specialized committees and friendship parliamentarian groups. Prime Minister Takaichi specifically lauded the role of the Vietnam-Japan Friendship Parliamentarians Group, with Prime Minister Le Minh Hung serving as its chairman.

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The National Assembly of Vietnam will continue to promote its supervisory role, pushing for commitments and cooperation agreements between the two countries, especially in the fields of economy, trade, and investment.

Chairman Hue highlighted the National Assembly's commitment to its oversight role, ensuring the implementation of bilateral commitments, particularly in economic, trade, and investment spheres. He acknowledged Japan's significant contributions through direct investment and ODA to Vietnam's socio-economic development. Vietnam stands ready to provide a transparent and favorable legal framework for foreign investors, including Japanese enterprises. Chairman Hue urged Japan to continue providing new-generation ODA and facilitate large-scale investment projects embodying Japanese technology in areas of mutual interest and Vietnam's needs.

Recognizing their complementary strengths, both leaders identified potential for deeper cooperation in cutting-edge fields such as technology, semiconductors, strategic supply chains, artificial intelligence, renewable and clean energy, digital transformation, biotechnology, and smart infrastructure. This forward-looking discussion signals a shared ambition to leverage mutual advantages for sustained growth and innovation.

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The National Assembly Chairman proposed that the Japanese Government continue to support new-generation ODA for Vietnam and create favorable conditions for Japanese enterprises to implement large-scale investment projects that are typical of Japanese technology in fields where Japan has strengths and Vietnam has needs.