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Japan speeds up infrastructure projects in Việt Nam

VGP - Việt Nam and Japan plan to boost bilateral ties in the field of infrastructure by speeding up major projects, namely Hà Nội-Vinh Highway, Hồ Chí Minh City-Nha Trang Highways, T2 Nội Bài International Airport, and Hồ Chí Minh City’s Water Waste System.

May 18, 2010 3:15 PM GMT+7

Deputy PM Nguyễn Thiện Nhân (R) and Japanese Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transportation and Tourism Maehara (L), Hà Nội, May 18, 2010 -  Photo: VGP/Từ Lương
Japanese Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transportation and Tourism Maehara made the statement today when receiving Vietnamese Deputy PM Nguyễn Thiện Nhân who is currently on his official visit to Japan.

Minister Maehara affirmed that Việt Nam is Japan’s top strategic partner in Asia and the Japanese Government has always given highest ODA to the country, especially in 2009 despites the global economic downturn.

He also said Japan agrees to let the Vietnamese national flag carrier, Vietnam Airlines, to open new direct flight routes from Việt Nam to Tokyo in the near future.

For his part, Deputy PM Nhân took the occasion to express sincere thanks to the Japanese Government while highlighting the importance of Japanese ODA in helping Việt Nam construct a modern and smart nationwide transportation system. These projects are parts of the country’s socio-economic development strategies, he continued, describing them the symbol of a traditional Việt Nam–Japan relationship.

As Việt Nam will host the 3rd Việt Nam–Japan Tourism Cooperative Commission this year, the guest leader asked the Minister to join hands in securing the event’s success.

He proudly informed of the inauguration of Cần Thơ Bridge, which was built with ODA provided by Japan.

By Trinh Nguyen