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PM sympathises with Japanese over loss caused by COVID-19

VGP - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on March 23 sent a letter to his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe, expressing sympathies for the Japanese people over the losses caused by COVID-19 pandemic.

March 24, 2020 12:01 PM GMT+7

In the letter, he also lauded efforts by the Japanese Government and people in epidemic prevention and control and suggested enhancing cooperation in the field.

In the spirit of the Viet Nam – Japan extensive strategic partnership and in Viet Nam’s capacity as a coordinator of the ASEAN – Japan relations for the 2018 – 2021 period, the ASEAN Chair 2020 and a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2020 – 2021 tenure, the PM proposed that the two countries continue working closely together to strongly develop the ASEAN – Japan ties, effectively promote Viet Nam – Japan relations and cooperation in the fields of politics, diplomacy, investment, trade and people-to-people exchange, as well as at regional and global forums.