At the reception, the Japanese ambassador conveyed a message from the Japanese PM Suga Yoshihide to PM Pham Minh Chinh, which announced the Japanese Government’s decision to provide Vietnam with 1 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Yamada Takio also emphasised that this is a testament to the deep friendship between Vietnam and Japan, adding that Japanese associations and 36 businesses in Vietnam have donated VND39.2 billion (over US$1.7 million) to Vietnam’s COVID-19 vaccine fund and more donations will be made in the time to come.
On behalf of the Government and people of Vietnam, PM Pham Minh Chinh expressed his sincere thanks to Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide, the Government and people of Japan for the decision, as well as the valuable donations from foreign associations and businesses in Vietnam, including those from Japan, to support the country in itsfight against COVID-19. The Vietnamese Government leader also signalled Japan’s support in the transfer of COVID-19 vaccine production technology to Vietnam.
In the context of the complicated development of the epidemic, PM Chinh asked the Japanese ambassador to propose the government and competent agencies of Japan encourage Japanese businesses to promote two-way trade, creating favourable conditions for Vietnam’s exports such as agricultural and seafood products and seasonal fruits.
PM Chinh also called on Japanese investors to continue investing in Vietnam, especially in infrastructure development and areas where Japan has strength and Vietnam has potential.
Affirming that there are about 450,000 Vietnamese people living, studying, and working in Japan, the Vietnamese PM expressed his hope that the Japanese Government would create conditions for them to have a safe and stable life in the country, contributing to promoting bilateral relations.
For his part, Ambassador Yamada Takio affirmed the Japanese Government's strong cooperation commitmentswith Vietnam, saying Vietnam is still the best investment destination for Japanese businesses and investors. The ambassador said he would immediately convey the message and comments of PM Pham Minh Chinh to the Government and Japanese PM Suga Yoshihide.
