On the morning of October 20, 2026, a delegation from Gia Lai Province, led by Mr. Nguyen Tuan Thanh, Standing Vice Chairman of the Gia Lai Provincial People's Committee, visited the Consulate General of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam in Osaka as part of its working visit to Japan.
The delegation paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh and held discussions with the Consulate General on strengthening economic, investment, trade, and other areas of cooperation between Gia Lai Province and Japanese partners.
The delegation was warmly received by Mr. Nguyen Truong Son, Consul General of Viet Nam in Osaka, and Ms. Quyen Thi Thuy Ha, Head of the Commercial Section. The meeting was also attended by Mr. Hirosuke Kato, President of the Japan–Vietnam Friendship Association in Sakai City, and representatives of several business associations in Osaka.
Prior to the meeting, the delegation paid their respects and offered incense in memory of President Ho Chi Minh at the Ho Chi Minh Cultural Space located within the Consulate General.
Strengthening Practical Connections and Expanding Investment and Trade Cooperation
During the meeting, Standing Vice Chairman Nguyen Tuan Thanh provided an overview of Gia Lai Province's socio-economic development, investment potential, competitive advantages, and strategic orientations for attracting international resources and partnerships.
He emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation with Japanese partners, particularly through existing friendly relations with local governments such as Izumisano City and Ashikaga City, as well as Japanese organizations, research institutions, educational establishments, and the business community.
To translate the province's development objectives into concrete outcomes, the delegation expressed its desire for the Consulate General to continue facilitating cooperation in several priority areas:
- Investment and industrial development: Encouraging Japanese enterprises to explore investment opportunities in food processing, manufacturing, supporting industries, high-tech agriculture, and logistics.
- Trade and export promotion: Providing market information, guidance on technical requirements, and connections with Japanese distribution networks to facilitate the export of Gia Lai's agricultural and forestry products.
- Tourism development: Promoting Gia Lai's tourism potential among Japanese travelers and travel agencies, including opportunities to develop international charter flights through Phu Cat Airport.
- Human resource development: Enhancing cooperation in vocational training, Japanese language education, expert exchanges, and workforce development.
- Overseas Vietnamese engagement: Strengthening connections with Vietnamese professionals, intellectuals, and entrepreneurs in the Kansai region to mobilize expertise, resources, and ideas for the province's development.
Standing Vice Chairman Nguyen Tuan Thanh affirmed that, following the visit, relevant provincial departments and agencies would be assigned to coordinate closely with the Consulate General to transform the discussions into practical cooperation programs and projects with clear implementation roadmaps.
Exploring Opportunities in Green Infrastructure and Environmental Protection
During the meeting, the Gia Lai delegation also held in-depth discussions with Mr. Hirosuke Kato, President of the Japan–Vietnam Friendship Association in Sakai City, on cooperation opportunities in infrastructure development, urban planning, and logistics networks.
Particular attention was given to advanced environmental technologies, including waste management, industrial wastewater treatment, and environmental protection solutions.
The delegation expressed its interest in working through the Friendship Association to establish connections with relevant Japanese institutions, including the Ministry of the Environment, and to explore appropriate concessional Official Development Assistance (ODA) financing opportunities to support green growth and sustainable development in Gia Lai Province.
Consulate General Reaffirms Its Commitment to Comprehensive Support
Speaking at the meeting, Consul General Nguyen Truong Son warmly welcomed the Gia Lai delegation to the Kansai region and highly appreciated the province's proactive approach and determination to expand international economic cooperation, particularly with Japan.
The Consul General reaffirmed that, as Viet Nam's diplomatic mission in Western Japan, the Consulate General remains committed to promoting economic diplomacy in support of national and local development, placing the success of Vietnamese localities and businesses at the center of its activities.
Representatives of the Commercial Section also shared information on trade cooperation between Viet Nam and the Kansai region, introduced local business associations, and highlighted trade promotion activities regularly organized by the Section, including business matching conferences, participation in specialized trade fairs, and support for business partnerships between Vietnamese and Japanese enterprises.
Looking ahead, the Consulate General reaffirmed its commitment to:
- Continue providing close coordination and support for the delegation's working programs in the Kansai region, including meetings with economic authorities, local governments, and potential business partners.
- Facilitate access to Japanese market information and introduce reputable enterprises and business groups in Kansai to explore investment and business opportunities in Gia Lai Province.
- Promote cooperation in high-quality human resource development, cultural and tourism exchanges, and connections with Vietnamese professionals, experts, and entrepreneurs residing in Kansai, thereby supporting Gia Lai's access to advanced technologies and the Japanese market.
The meeting took place in a warm, cordial, and constructive atmosphere, reflecting the shared commitment to strengthening cooperation between Gia Lai Province and Japanese partners.
At the conclusion of the meeting, members of the Gia Lai delegation and officials of the Consulate General took commemorative photographs, marking another positive step toward expanding practical and sustainable cooperation between Viet Nam and Japan.