Both sides are expected to discuss cooperation in areas such as energy and artificial intelligence
In Tokyo in December, Japan and Vietnam held their first two-plus-two meeting of their vice foreign and defence ministers. Japan is also inclined to include Vietnam in its Official Security Assistance framework launched in 2023 to provide defence equipment to like-minded countries.
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