Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong cabled a message of thanks to Japanese PM Shinzo Abe after concluding his official visit to Japan from September 15-18.

He expressed his belief that the positive outcomes of the visit will make great contributions to promoting the friendship, comprehensive cooperation, and deepening the extensive Strategic Partnership between Viet Nam and Japan for the sake of the two nations, happiness of the two peoples, as well as for peace and prosperity in Asia.

Deeply impressed by Japan’s vigorous rise as well as Japanese people’s diligence, creativity, and hospitality, Party leader Trong hopes for a brighter future for the two countries’ relationship.

He wished the Government and people of Japan will gain greater achievements in the national development process and the extensive strategic partnership between Viet Nam and Japan for peace and prosperity in Asia will be further strengthened.