Tokyo (VNA) – Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Pham Quang Hieu presented President Vo Van Thuong's credentials to Japanese Emperor Naruhito in Tokyo on July 20.
EmperorNaruhito expressed his delight at Vietnam's development achievements and expected to promote multifaceted cooperation with the Southeast Asian country, especially when the two nations are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations in 2023.
The Emperorwished the Ambassador would successfully complete his tenure, helping to bring Japan-Vietnam relations to a new development step.
Expressinghis honour to hold the position of Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan, Hieu affirmed he will dohis utmost to continue developing the bilateral ties extensively, effectivelyand sustainably.
He said that Vietnam consistently attaches importance to its relations with Japanand wishes to work with Japan to deepen the ties between the two countries onthe basis of sincerity and trust for peace, cooperation anddevelopment in the region and the world as well as for the benefit of their people./.