Hanoi, Aug. 7 -- National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man received a visiting delegation from the Japan-Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance led by its Chairwoman Obuchi Yuko in Hanoi on August 7.

NA Chairman Man expressed his delight at meeting Obuchi Yuko and other senior members of the alliance, following their previous meeting during his official visit to Japan in December 2024. Congratulating Obuchi on her recent election as Chairwoman of the alliance, he expressed confidence that she will continue the legacy of her father, late Prime Minister Obuchi Keizo, in advancing Japan-Vietnam ties.

For her part, Obuchi extended condolences over the loss of Vietnamese lives in the tourist boat capsizing in Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh provi...