Hanoi, June 10 -- Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan has expressed sincere thanks to the Japanese Government, people and embassy and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for their meaningful contributions to bilateral friendship and cooperation over the past years.

During a recent reception for JICA President Tanaka Akihiko, Tuan said his ministry regularly benefits from JICA and member organisations' support through concessional financing for key infrastructure projects and technical assistance for a range of specific projects.

The JICA President, in reply, said he is pleased to return to Vietnam and see landmark projects of bilateral ties now operational and delivering clear benefits to the public, including Nhat Tan Bridge...