Hanoi, May 2 -- Hanoi (VNA) - Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and his Japanese counterpart Takaichi Sanae witnessed the exchange of cooperation agreements between the two countries and met with the press to announce the outcomes of their talks in Hanoi on May 2.

PM Hung affirmed PM Takaichi's first official visit to Vietnam as an important milestone that will generate new momentum and open up fresh opportunities for bilateral ties. The trip also marked a reunion of close friends committed to continuing and deepening a relationship that has been nurtured for more than 13 centuries.

Japan has become Vietnam's comprehensive strategic partner, ranking first in official development assistance (ODA) supply and labour cooperation, third in investm...