Top Vietnamese leader To Lam meets with Japanese Emperor Naruhito
Party General Secretary and President To Lam, and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, met Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako on Wednesday, stressing that the two countries have many opportunities to boost cooperation across various fields.
Top Vietnamese leader To Lam met with Japanese Emperor Naruhito in a meeting that highlighted the strong friendship and cooperation between the two nations. The Vietnamese leader expressed gratitude for the affection and attention shown by Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, and other members of the Japanese Imperial Family over the years, particularly in 2017 when Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Michiko visited Vietnam.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako were confident that To Lam's visit would further strengthen the bond between their countries. The Emperor discussed the rich history of exchanges and ties between the peoples of Vietnam and Japan, emphasizing cultural similarities as a foundation for their current relationship. During their meeting, both sides shared their impressions of cultural exchange activities and similar character and culture between the two nations.
The Vietnamese leader and his spouse outlined potential areas for increased cooperation, such as education, healthcare, culture, tourism, and agriculture. The General Secretary and President invited Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako to visit Vietnam in 2028 during the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations, an event eagerly anticipated by their people.
The Emperor and Empress thanked To Lam for the invitation and expressed their desire to visit Vietnam soon. Later that same afternoon, the Emperor and Empress hosted a banquet at the Imperial Palace to honor To Lam, his spouse, and several members of the high-level Vietnamese delegation.
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