Courtesy Visit to the Minister of Justice by Deputy Minister of Justice of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam.

　On 16 March 2026, Mr. HIRAGUCHI Hiroshi, Minister of Justice of Japan, received a courtesy visit by H.E. Mr. Phan Chi Hieu, Deputy Minister of Justice of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam.

　Minister Hiraguchi and Deputy Minister Hieu reaffirmed that the Ministry of Justice of the two countries would maintain and further develop their cooperative relationship in the field of law and justice through initiatives such as the newly launched Japan-Vietnam LEAD (Legal Exchange And Development) joint research project, which facilitates sharing expertise and exchanging views.