At the meeting, the official suggested the House of Councillors continue the exchange of all-level delegations and expand pragmatic cooperation with the Vietnamese legislature, while sharing experience in building and perfecting the legal system, and judicial reform. The official called for enhanced coordination between the two countries’ legislative bodies at regional and international inter-parliamentary forums.
For his part, Chuichi Date lauded achievements Vietnam has recorded in socio-economic development and external affairs over the past time. Noting with pleasure progresses made in the bilateral legislative ties, the host emphasised the importance he has attached to enhancing cooperation with Vietnam across fields. He also showed his support for the Japanese Government to continue cooperation with and assistance to Vietnam in socio-economic development.
The same day, Deputy PM Binh had a meeting with Japanese Justice Minister Yoko Kamikawa, during which the Vietnamese official highly valued the effective cooperation of the Government and the Justice Ministry of Japan in developing the legal system and personnel training. The official proposed the early negotiation and signing of an agreement on civil judicial assistance, experience exchange and technical support between the two sides. He also urged the Japanese ministry to help improve capacity for Vietnamese officials in joining and implementing conventions of The Hague Conference.
In reply, Minister Yoko Kamikawa expressed her delight at the development of cooperation between the two countries in general and the two justice ministries in particular. She called on the two ministries to soon sign a memorandum of understanding on cooperation.
Meeting with leaders of AEON and Willer Groups, Deputy PM Binh affirmed that the Vietnamese Government has actively improved the domestic investment environment and created favourable conditions for Japanese investors in the country. He urged the two groups to expand their investment in Vietnam and intensify their cooperation in retail, goods distribution and export, and public transportation, helping improve local people’s living standards.
During his stay in Japan, Deputy Binh also held talks with Indonesia’s Vice-President Jusuf Kalla, during which the two sides agreed to boost bilateral cooperation in economy and trade, striving to soon reach the target of raising two-way trade to US$10 billion. The two officials discussed measures to maintain peace, stability and security in the region, intensify the solidarity, unity and central role of ASEAN in strategic matters, including the East Sea issue.
