Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu congratulated Vietnam, announcing that it would continue to provide support when it spoke to Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh on June 1.

Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu informed the situation and results of the prevention of Covid-19 epidemic in each country, agreed to continue to work closely to strengthen exchanges.

Foreign Minister Toshimitsu congratulated Vietnam for controlling Covid-19 and was highly appreciated by the international community, expressing thanks to the Vietnamese government, parliament and people for supporting Japan in medical masks, as well as

The Japanese Foreign Minister said that in addition to previous aid for the prevention of Covid-19, the country will continue to support medical equipment and supplies based on Vietnam's needs.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh thanked the Japanese government and people for supporting Vietnam in preventing and fighting epidemics, especially the package of support for Vietnamese students and trainees who are giving birth.

The two sides agreed to work closely at regional and international forums including ASEAN and Mekong - Japan, promoting the implementation of Japanese Prime Minister Shizo's proposal to establish the ASEAN Center for Emerging Diseases.