Hanoi, Dec. 16 -- Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu hosted a reception in Hanoi on December 16 for Yoneda Gen, Director-General of the Southeast Asia and Pacific Department of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), during which he appreciated JICA's role and practical contributions to Vietnam's development over more than three decades. Vu highlighted the agency's support for the country's major ODA projects such as Bai Chay Bridge, Nhat Tan Bridge, Ho Chi Minh City's Metro Line No.1, and Cho Ray Hospital. Sharing and agreeing with Yoneda's views, the official called on the two sides to continue close coordination to advance cooperation projects in line with agreements reached by high-ranking leaders, ...