After the official welcome ceremonyheld for him on March 17, President Sang, now on his state visit toJapan from March 16-19, further praised the beautiful country withlong-lasting culture and hardworking and creative people as well asoutstanding economic growth admired by the whole world.
He thanked the warm sentiments that the Emperor, the Royal family and Japanese people have given to Vietnam.
The Emperor said he appreciates Vietnam’s support to his countryover the past years, especially after the March 2011 earthquake andtsunami disasters.
Both host and guest highly valuedthe success of activities marking the 40th anniversary of theVietnam-Japan diplomatic ties in 2013, saying that this will fuel theacceleration of bilateral ties to a new height.
ThePresident also took the occasion to invite the Emperor, his wife andmembers of the Japanese royal family to visit Vietnam, and theinvitation was accepted with pleasure.
President Sang and his wife are to join a state banquet hosted by the Emperor later the same day.-VNA