Vietnam and Japan have reinforced their commitment to enhancing cooperation between their respective ruling parties and legislative bodies. This decision came during discussions held in Hanoi between Nguyễn Duy Ngọc, a senior official from the Communist Party of Vietnam, and Hagiuda Koichi, the Executive Acting Secretary-General of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).
The two countries celebrated the ongoing development of the Vietnam–Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, agreeing to intensify political dialogues and parliamentary exchanges. This follows the visit of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to Vietnam earlier this year, marking a milestone in bilateral relations.
During the talks, Nguyễn Duy Ngọc underscored Vietnam’s robust economic performance and the administrative reforms currently underway. He proposed that Japan could play a significant role in sharing its expertise in local governance and decentralization, which would aid Vietnam’s institutional development. Ngọc also advocated for broader cooperation in various fields including human resource development, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, green transition, economic security, and quantum technology.
Ngọc emphasized the importance of strengthening ties between the two countries’ parliamentary friendship groups and increasing exchanges among young lawmakers. Furthermore, he requested Japan’s continued support for the Vietnamese community residing there and suggested simplification of visa procedures, aiming for the future possibility of visa-free travel for Vietnamese citizens.
In response, Hagiuda Koichi expressed enthusiasm for expanding bilateral cooperation. He assured that Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party and its parliament would actively promote exchanges and joint initiatives in advanced technologies, digital innovation, and green energy, indicating a mutual interest in furthering these collaborative efforts.