Hanoi, May 2 -- Le warmly welcomed the Japanese leader's ongoing official visit, adding that her decision to choose Viet Nam as the first destination in Asia after her re-election demonstrates Japan's strong interest and high priority given to the Southeast Asian country.

He congratulated the Japanese Prime Minister on successfully chairing the expanded online summit of the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) on energy security, thereby affirming Japan's leadership role and contributions to addressing global energy security issues.

Viet Nam always regards Japan as one of its top important strategic partners and a sincere and trustworthy friend that accompanies the nation in realizing sustainable development goals, noted the host.

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