At the reception, the State President highlighted the growing strategic partnership between Vietnam and Japan across a number of spheres. Expressing his delight at the increasing number of Japanese companies investing in Vietnam, the State leader affirmed that Vietnam will continue to create the best conditions possible for them to seek partnership and operate in the country.
He also lauded Teruo's contributions to boosting cultural and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries. On his part, Teruo said he was happy about the good outcomes of his host's recent visit to Japan. He said that he hopes Mainichi's activities in Vietnam will help enhance mutual understanding and bilateral friendship with Japan.