Politics · Vietnam Bureau
Vietnam's First Lady promotes cultural ties during Japan visit
Ngo Phuong Ly, wife of Vietnam's top leader President To Lam, participated in high-profile cultural events in Japan this week, underscoring deepening bilateral relations between the two nations.
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Mrs. Ngo Phuong Ly attended the Vietnam-Japan Fashion Show in Tokyo and inaugurated a Vietnam-Japan Small-Scale Sculpture Exhibition in Kanagawa Prefecture during November 8-9, marking significant moments in the cultural calendar between Hanoi and Tokyo.
The events, held as part of President To Lam's official state visit to Japan, showcased artistic collaboration and creative exchanges between Vietnamese and Japanese artisans and designers. The fashion showcase featured works from both nations, while the sculpture exhibition highlighted contemporary sculptural traditions from across Southeast and East Asia.
The cultural programme complements broader diplomatic engagement between Vietnam and Japan, two important regional partners. Officials from both countries have emphasized the importance of people-to-people exchanges in strengthening bilateral ties beyond economic and strategic cooperation.
The activities reflect Vietnam's commitment to cultural diplomacy in the region and Japan's continued investment in deepening relationships with Southeast Asian nations. Both countries have signaled their intention to expand collaboration across multiple sectors in coming years.