Takaichi concludes Vietnam and Australia trip; gift list includes records, fruit, and lacquerware
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi concluded her visits to Vietnam and Australia and returned home today. She presented vinyl record stands and records to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, catering to his interests, and gave lacquerware fans and decorated lacquerware to Vietnamese leaders.
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(Central News Agency, Canberra, May 5, Comprehensive Foreign Report) Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi returned home today after a series of visits to Vietnam and Australia. Last night, during dinner with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, she catered to his interests by presenting him with a vinyl record stand and records.
Mainichi Shimbun reported that Albanese is a music lover. At the joint press conference before yesterday's dinner, he stated, "I hope to further deepen our relationship through exchanges, including discussions on music such as heavy metal."
Albanese received a vinyl record stand and records from the Japanese idol and heavy metal band BABYMETAL, as well as the Japanese five-member rock band MAN WITH A MISSION, known as the "Wolfman Band."
In addition to music-related gifts, the Japanese side also prepared fruit gifts.
Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Sato Kei stated that considering Australia lifted its ban on Japanese cantaloupe imports in January this year, Takaichi also presented Albanese with a "Crown Melon" from Shizuoka Prefecture.
Before visiting Canberra, Australia, Takaichi first visited Vietnam from May 1 to 3. During her meeting with General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm, she presented a Wajima lacquer fan ornament; during talks with Vietnamese Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng, she gave Wajima lacquerware depicting Mount Fuji and cherry blossoms.
NHK reported that Takaichi visited Vietnam and Australia during this trip. During talks with Lê Minh Hưng in Vietnam, they confirmed the utilization of financial aid frameworks to Asian countries to assist Vietnam in procuring crude oil and ensuring the stable supply of medical-related materials. Takaichi also delivered a diplomatic speech at a Vietnamese university, expressing her desire to promote an evolved "Free and Open Indo-Pacific."
After visiting Vietnam, Takaichi went to Australia, and during her talks with Albanese yesterday, they issued a joint declaration on economic security cooperation focusing on strengthening supply chain cooperation, including energy, and confirmed enhanced defense cooperation.
Takaichi departed from Canberra this morning to return to Japan after concluding her trip. (Translation: Yang Wei-ching) 1150505
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(Central News Agency, Canberra, May 5, Comprehensive Foreign Report) Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi returned home today after a series of visits to Vietnam and Australia. Last night, during dinner with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, she catered to his interests by presenting him with a vinyl record stand and records.
Mainichi Shimbun reported that Albanese is a music lover. At the joint press conference before yesterday's dinner, he stated, "I hope to further deepen our relationship through exchanges, including discussions on music such as heavy metal."
Albanese received a vinyl record stand and records from the Japanese idol and heavy metal band BABYMETAL, as well as the Japanese five-member rock band MAN WITH A MISSION, known as the "Wolfman Band."
In addition to music-related gifts, the Japanese side also prepared fruit gifts.
Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Sato Kei stated that considering Australia lifted its ban on Japanese cantaloupe imports in January this year, Takaichi also presented Albanese with a "Crown Melon" from Shizuoka Prefecture.
Before visiting Canberra, Australia, Takaichi first visited Vietnam from May 1 to 3. During her meeting with General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm, she presented a Wajima lacquer fan ornament; during talks with Vietnamese Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng, she gave Wajima lacquerware depicting Mount Fuji and cherry blossoms.
NHK reported that Takaichi visited Vietnam and Australia during this trip. During talks with Lê Minh Hưng in Vietnam, they confirmed the utilization of financial aid frameworks to Asian countries to assist Vietnam in procuring crude oil and ensuring the stable supply of medical-related materials. Takaichi also delivered a diplomatic speech at a Vietnamese university, expressing her desire to promote an evolved "Free and Open Indo-Pacific."
After visiting Vietnam, Takaichi went to Australia, and during her talks with Albanese yesterday, they issued a joint declaration on economic security cooperation focusing on strengthening supply chain cooperation, including energy, and confirmed enhanced defense cooperation.
Takaichi departed from Canberra this morning to return to Japan after concluding her trip. (Translation: Yang Wei-ching) 1150505
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