Vietnam, Japan Celebrate a Half-Century of Diplomatic Relations

On October 5, the Consul General of Japan in Ho Chi Minh City Watanabe Nobuhiro had an online working session to discuss activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan (September 21, 1973 - September 21, 2023) with the Union of Friendship Organizations and the Vietnam - Japan Friendship Association in the southern provinces.

The online working session discussed the preparation of activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan. Photo: Thoi dai

At the meeting, Watanabe Nobuhiro, the consul general of Japan in Ho Chi Minh City, and other attendees discussed plans for programs and celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of the beginning of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan. As well as brief information on the event's preparations, the commemorative logo, and material linked to the Japanese side's acknowledgment of the program to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the beginning of diplomatic ties between Japan and Vietnam.

At the same time, he stated his desire for initiatives that support mutual understanding and friendship between Japan and Vietnam in a variety of areas, including as culture, the arts, sports, education, tourism, the economy, and science, to continue to be broadly received. The list of programs that have been designated as commemorating the 50th anniversary will be updated by the organizers, and these events may use the 50th-anniversary emblem.

The Vietnam-Japan Friendship Association and the Union of Friendship Organizations leaders from provinces and cities including Binh Duong, Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Kien Giang, Can Tho, and Ho Chi Minh City met to discuss plans for organizing regional programs and events in honor of the 50th anniversary of the start of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Leaders of the City Union of Friendship Organizations and the Vietnam - Japan Friendship Association of Can Tho City attended the meeting at the bridge point of Can Tho City. Photo: Thoi dai

Events are planned to take place in order to advance cultural exchange activities, discover the cultural similarities and differences between Vietnam and Japan, provide the groundwork for exchange activities, and discover Vietnam's unique qualities. Vietnamese people, students, and students should have the chance to interact with and learn about Japanese culture, country, and people, as well as the beauty of the cultural exchange between the two nations.

Through cultural and people-to-people interactions, you may also encourage collaboration in a variety of industries and draw in Japanese investors while also teaching and promoting the friendship between the two peoples of Vietnam and Japan.

The Japanese Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City is eager to receive numerous requests to plan events, festivals, and community activities as part of its efforts to promote communication and friendship between Japan and Vietnam.

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