Tokyo, May 1: Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaiichi arrived in Hanoi, Vietnam, on Friday, kicking off her five-day tour of Vietnam and Australia.
Before departing from Tokyo, the Prime Minister’s office announced that Takaiichi would meet with various Vietnamese leaders, including Communist Party General Secretary President To Lam and Prime Minister Le Minh Khai.
According to Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, these meetings will focus on strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership between Japan and Vietnam, particularly in areas related to economic security such as energy, critical minerals, and science and technology.
During the tour, Takaiichi is also expected to deliver a speech on Japan’s foreign policy, discussing the development of a ‘Free and Open Indo-Pacific’ (FOIP). As per the ministry’s schedule, the Japanese Prime Minister will arrive in Australia on Sunday.
On social media platform ‘X’, Takaiichi stated, “During my visits to both countries, I will confirm cooperation to strengthen supply chains in Asia, ensure stable energy supplies, and secure critical minerals, considering the current situation in the Middle East.”
In Australia, Takaiichi will hold a Japan-Australia summit with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and meet with Governor-General Samantha Mostyn.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the basic treaty of friendship and cooperation between Japan and Australia. The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs indicated that discussions during the tour will aim to enhance cooperation across various sectors, including security, economy, economic security, and people-to-people relations, to further advance their special strategic partnership.
Takaiichi emphasized, “I believe these steps will also help Japan secure essential resources like crude oil and petroleum. Given the current challenging international circumstances, I want to enhance cooperation that allows every country to strengthen its resilience and self-reliance.”
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