Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Japanese counterpart Kishida Fumio at a press conference (Photo: Duong Giang/ VNA)

Speaking to the media on the results of the Prime Minister’s visit, Mr. Son said the visit was significant in three ways. It helped deepen Vietnam’s partnership with Japan by promoting cooperation in several areas; vividly reflected Vietnam’s external policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralization, diversification, peace, friendship, cooperation, and development; and affirmed Vietnam’s role as a trustworthy friend and an active and responsible member of the international community.

Minister Son said that during the visit, the two sides specified major orientations and measures to deepen their already close and extensive relationship.