The top diplomats discuss measures to enhance multifaceted relations, especially in celebrating the 65th anniversary of the bilateral ties next year.

Chinese aggression in the South China Sea has angered regional countries which demand Beijing to closely follow international law.

Japanese experiences in reform are valuable to Vietnam, said Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

Vietnam shared its anti-pandemic measures at a video conference attended by foreign ministers from 26 countries.

The two sides vow to expand US-Vietnam military engagement and a more secure Indo-Pacific.