Japanese crown prince visits Vietnam to mark 50 years of diplomatic relations

HANOI, Vietnam (AP)– Japanese Crown Prince Akishino, the more youthful bro of Emperor Naruhito, gotten here in Vietnam on Wednesday for a five-day check out noting the 50th wedding anniversary of diplomatic relations in between both nations, as Tokyo presses to strengthen connections with Southeast Asia and various other creating and arising countries to deal with local and international difficulties.

Akishino, at a press conference recently, worried the relevance of growing relations in between Japan and Vietnam, noting their lengthy background of social and financial exchanges going back to the 16th century.

“Japan and Vietnam have a very close relationship,” Akishino claimed. “I hope we can contribute as part of an effort to promote friendly relations between the two countries.” He claimed it is especially essential for more youthful individuals to create good understanding and regard …