Vietnam and Japan have reinforced their commitment to enhancing cooperation between their ruling parties and legislative bodies during a recent meeting in Hanoi. The talks involved Nguyễn Duy Ngọc, a senior official from the Communist Party of Vietnam, and Hagiuda Koichi, the Executive Acting Secretary-General of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).
The discussions celebrated the ongoing growth of the Vietnam–Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Both nations agreed to expand political dialogue and parliamentary exchanges, a decision influenced by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s visit to Vietnam earlier this year. Nguyễn Duy Ngọc underscored Vietnam’s robust economic performance and its commitment to administrative reforms, proposing that Japan could assist by sharing its expertise in local governance and decentralization to aid Vietnam’s institutional development.
Nguyễn also advocated for increased collaboration in several areas, including human resource development, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, green transition, economic security, and quantum technology. He highlighted the importance of boosting cooperation between the two countries’ parliamentary friendship groups and increasing exchanges involving young lawmakers. Furthermore, Vietnam expressed interest in Japan’s continued support for the Vietnamese community residing in Japan and suggested simplifying visa procedures, with an eventual aim of achieving visa-free travel for Vietnamese citizens.
In response, Hagiuda Koichi expressed Japan’s support for expanding bilateral cooperation. He stated that the LDP and the Japanese parliament would continue to promote exchanges and joint initiatives, particularly in advanced technologies, digital innovation, and green energy. This mutual understanding marks a significant step in strengthening the ties between the two nations.