Hanoi (VNA), March 4 -- The Japan Foundation for Social Contribution Fund on March 3 presented tens of wheelchairs to disabled people in the central city of Da Nang .

This is part of the events of the programme "Vietnam-Japan Exchange Towards the Future" organised by the Japanese foundation with Abe Akie, wife of the late Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo, as the chairperson and Mikazuki Group in Da Nang from March 1-3.

Speaking at the event, Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Yamada Takio said 2023 marked the 50th anniversary of diplomatic establishment between Vietnam and Japan. The year saw great progress in diplomatic relations, with more than 500 commemorative activities held in both countries.

He expressed his hope that the wheelcha...