Tokyo, Nov. 7 -- The upcoming visit to Japan by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam is hoped to open up practical cooperation opportunities and create fresh momentum for the Vietnamese community to integrate, grow and strengthen its role as a bridge of friendship between the two countries.

In an interview with the Vietnam News Agency (VNA), President of the Union of Vietnamese Associations in Japan Dr Nguyen Hong Son said visits by Vietnam's high-ranking leaders carry special significance for Vietnamese people living and working abroad, reflecting the homeland's close ties with its overseas community.

Such visits help Vietnamese nationals feel the attention and care of their h...