 (Vietnam Visa On Arrival) To mark Japan's National Day on
Sunday, Viet Nam News presents an article written by the Japanese Ambassador to
Viet Nam, Mr. Yasuaki Tanizaki.
The year 2013 is almost upon us, and
is set to be a significant period for Viet Nam and Japan. It will mark the 40th
anniversary of Japan-Viet Nam Diplomatic Relations, and so our respective
governments have taken the opportunity to celebrate 2013 as the "Japan-Viet Nam
Friendship Year", which will allow our countries to further deepen our
relations.
Our friendship has been nurtured in
a natural way by building intimacy at a high level, and we both trust and
respect each other.
I deem it my responsibility, as well
as my wish, to pass this spirit of friendship between Japan and Viet Nam to the
next generation.
To mark this special occasion, Japan
has been preparing for a number of events of cultural exchanges. We will offer
opportunities in a wide variety of fields allowing the interaction between the
two countries to be increased. Events will include a Japan-Viet Nam friendly
football match, a Japanese film festival, a fashion show and a technology
exhibition which introduces various Japanese technologies popular around the
world. We hope that these will engage the young generation.
We will also have a chance to
introduce Japan's disaster management technology and share our achievements in
reconstruction work after the Great East Japan Earthquake, while expressing our
gratitude for the support given by the Vietnamese throughout that difficult
time.
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| Source: VNS |
Japan set for Year of Culture in Viet Nam
