Sheexpressed her pleasure that Japanese Saori hand weaving therapy has beenpopularised in Vietnamto treat handicapped children.
Japan is interested in supportingdisabled and needy children, she said, adding that the Japanese governmentwants to assist Vietnamin developing more programmes.
Directorof the hospital Pham Van Minh said the 156-member staff has treated more than4,000 disabled children with various therapies.
Japanesedelegations visit the hospital regularly and provide equipment and Saoritraining, he noted.
Thesame day, Ms. Abe met with outstanding Vietnamese youngsters who used to attendthe Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Programme – which was initiated by Japan in 1974.
JapanesePrime Minister Shinzo Abe and his spouse are paying a two-day visit to Vietnamfrom January 16 at the invitation of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc./.