On November 23, during his first official visit to Japan, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with former Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide and Nikai Toshihiro, Chairman of the Japan-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentary Alliance. The discussion focused on strengthening the already robust Vietnam-Japan relations and promoting bilateral trade, with a particular emphasis on the upcoming export of Unshu tangerines from Japan to Vietnam, starting November 28. This initiative follows the recent approval of Unshu tangerines for the Vietnamese market and signals the potential for increased Japanese imports of Vietnamese longans. The meeting also highlighted the historical, economic, and strategic significance of the Vietnam-Japan partnership, which includes a long history of diplomatic ties, economic cooperation, and cultural exchange.