The official told visiting Uehara Atsushi, Vice-Minister for International Affairs at the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan, during their meeting that Japan has helped Ho Chi Minh City with many infrastructure projects like Metro Line 1 and another on water supply improvement, suggesting the Japanese ministry continue to assist the city in the implementation of key projects. 

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Vietnamese and Japanese officials in a group photo.

In reply, Uehara Atsushi noted with pleasure the fruitful development of the Vietnam - Japan relations, especially the elevation of the relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership for peace and prosperity in Asia and the world in November.

Leaders of the two countries agreed to accelerate official development assistance (ODA) projects, and strengthen cooperation activities in Vietnam, according to the official.

The Japanese guest expressed his hope that Ho Chi Minh City will pay more attention to removing obstacles to Japanese projects in the city, thus ensuring their progress, contributing to local development as well as the Vietnam - Japan relations.

Source: VNA