Agricultural and environmental cooperation: A highlight in bilateral relations

During the meeting, Deputy Minister Tran Quy Kien emphasized that in recent years, the relationship between Vietnam and Japan has continued to deepen and develop substantively. “Agriculture and environmental cooperation has become a highlight in bilateral relations, linking strategic interests with sustainable development goals for both countries,” he said.

Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Tran Quy Kien meets with Mr. Yasuhide Nakayama, former Minister of Defense of Japan, in Hanoi on September 16 to discuss strengthening cooperation in high-tech, green agriculture, and environmental protection

Deputy Minister Tran Quy Kien also underlined Japan’s role in high technology, technology transfer, clean energy, and environmental protection. Vietnam highly values Japan’s technical support and experience-sharing in agricultural value chain management, long-term food storage, and sustainable agriculture development.

In response, Mr. Yasuhide Nakayama expressed his pleasure in visiting and working with the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment of Vietnam. He described Vietnam as a key partner for Japan in Southeast Asia. “Cooperation in agriculture and the environment is not only economically significant but also contributes to food security, strengthens climate resilience, and connects the business communities of both countries,” Mr. Nakayama emphasized.

Both sides also highlighted the importance of green agriculture and environmental protection. Mr. Nakayama committed to supporting Vietnam in modern agricultural practices, food preservation technologies, processing, and storage. These areas are directly linked to people’s livelihoods while helping Vietnam enhance competitiveness in global supply chains.

Deputy Minister Tran Quy Kien noted that Vietnam is particularly focused on promoting environmentally friendly, green agriculture, while adopting Japanese technologies and experience to improve resource management, ensure food security, and strengthen resilience to climate change.

Quantum-optical chip technology: A breakthrough opportunity

Beyond traditional sectors, the Japanese side shared directions for next-generation chip research based on quantum optics and quantum technology. According to Mr. Nakayama, this technology can improve processing speed, reduce heat load, lower costs, and is expected to shape future technological trends. “The integration of optical computing and quantum chips will bring a leap forward, not only in industry but also in communication and governance,” he emphasized.

Mr. Yasuhide Nakayama highlights Japan’s vision for next-generation chip research using quantum optics and quantum technology, expected to drive breakthroughs in industry, communication, and governance

Mr. Nakayama expressed his desire to collaborate and share this technology with Vietnam. This is considered a crucial foundation for both countries to participate more deeply in the global high-tech value chain. Japan also appreciates the contributions of Vietnamese officials, trainees, and workers and wishes to expand human resource cooperation, especially in light of Japan’s rapidly aging population.

The meeting also highlighted the potential for cooperation in high-tech and strategic resource sectors. Deputy Minister Tran Quy Kien mentioned Vietnam’s strategic resources, including rare earth elements, as a foundation to support the development of high-tech industries. Vietnam aims to cooperate with Japan to exploit and utilize these resources in an advanced and sustainable manner.

At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides agreed to regard high-tech and strategic sectors as pillars of bilateral cooperation, alongside traditional areas such as trade, investment, and agriculture. Deputy Minister Tran Quy Kien emphasized that Vietnam seeks to absorb advanced technologies while sharing management experience and developing strategic global supply chains.

Deputy Minister Tran Quy Kien underscores Vietnam’s rare earth resources as a basis for high-tech cooperation with Japan

The meeting demonstrated the determination to advance Vietnam–Japan relations in a more substantive, comprehensive, and sustainable manner, not only in agriculture and the environment but also in high technology and other strategic fields.

Mr. Yasuhide Nakayama assessed Vietnam as a top-priority partner for Japan in Southeast Asia. Cooperation extends beyond trade and investment to research, technology development, strategic resource utilization, and enhanced environmental management.

With mutual consensus, Vietnam and Japan are forming a comprehensive cooperation model, combining Japan’s technological strengths with Vietnam’s resource potential and human capital, opening opportunities for deeper participation in global value chains.

The meeting between Deputy Minister Tran Quy Kien and Mr. Yasuhide Nakayama not only strengthened bilateral dialogue but also opened opportunities for strategic collaboration in green agriculture, environmental protection, quantum-optical chip technology, and other strategic areas. Mutual trust and strategic alignment between the two countries are laying the foundation for an effective, comprehensive, and sustainable partnership in the region and on the international stage.

Khanh Linh - Ngoc Huyen