VUFO Delegation Pays Working Trip to Japan

The delegation of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) led by President Phan Anh Son paid a working trip to Japan from November 21 to November 23, 2023.
Phuong Nguyen
November 27, 2023 | 00:02

The trip aims to strengthen the relationship between the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) and Japanese partners and establish relationships with new organizations and partners on the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam-Japan diplomatic relations establishment.

Meeting with non-governmental organizations in Japan.
A working session between the VUFO delegation and non-governmental organizations in Japan.

During the trip, the VUFO’s delegation met and worked with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), non-governmental organizations, and international organizations. The delegation also coordinated with the JICA to organize discussions with Japanese partners.

At the working sessions, the JICA and other organizations affirmed that Vietnam is an important partner and top priority of Japan in international cooperation activities and foreign non-governmental aid. In addition, JICA’s representatives expressed their delight and appreciation for the trip of the VUFO’s delegation.

Mr. Phan Anh Son met and discussed with Mr. Fukuda Shigeki, Director of JICA's Cooperation and Strategy Department.
VUFO President Phan Anh Son (right) and Fukuda Shigeki, Director of the Japan International Cooperation Agency

The initiatives and recommendations shared by VUFO President Phan Anh Son, which have specific, practical, and strategic significance, comprehensively promote all aspects of cooperative relations into greater substance and efficiency, bringing practical benefits to the people and communities of the two countries and contributing to the future development of an extensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Japan.

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