Embassy promotes trade links between Vietnam, Italy’s Emilia Romagna region
Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy Duong Hai Hung has paid a working visit to the northern region of Emilia Romagna, which now accounts for more than 50% of the European country’s total export value to Vietnam, and attended a series of networking events between the local authorities and firms and their Vietnamese partners.
Rome (VNA) – Vietnamese Ambassador to ItalyDuong Hai Hung has paid a working visit to the northern region of EmiliaRomagna, which now accounts for more than 50% of the European country’s totalexport value to Vietnam, and attended a series of networking events between thelocal authorities and firms and their Vietnamese partners.
During the visit, taking place on November 8 and 9, the diplomataddressed a workshop that promoted investment cooperation between Binh Phuocprovince in southern Vietnam and the Italian region.
He highlighted factors that contribute to Vietnam's attraction to investors, including political stability, a golden workforce, a favourable business environment and benefits from the 15 free trade agreements that Vietnam is a member, including the EVFTA.
The ambassador recommended that Italian firms can invest in sectors suitableto Binh Phuoc’s attention and Emilia Romagna’s strength such as environmentally friendly high technology, financial service, logistics, supportindustries, industry, and high-tech agriculture.
Hung stated the embassy considers economic diplomacy a toppriority and is willing to accompany and assist Vietnamese and Italian localitiesand enterprises in tapping potential of each other's market and business-investmentopportunities.
Meeting with Matteo Lepore, mayor of the region’s capital Bologna,the ambassador said the Vietnam-Italy traditional friendship and strategic partnershiplay the basis for Vietnam and Bologna to team up in the sectors of small- andmedium-sized enterprises, machine building, high-tech production, andhigh-quality human resources training.
Lepore affirmed the city’s willingness to accompany local businessdelegation to visit Vietnam seeking investment and trade opportunities andagreed to support the embassy’s organisation of cultural and economicactivities in Bologna next year – when Vietnam and Italy will celebrate the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations.
While in the region, Hung visited President of theItaly-ASEAN Association Romano Prodi, who vowed to do his best in contributionto the development of Vietnam’s ties with Italy and the EU.
Hung proposed the official, who is also former President ofthe European Commission (EC) and former Prime Minister of Italy, help speed upItaly’s ratification of the EU – Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA),the EC’s removal of its yellow card for Vietnamese seafood, and implement anumber of initiatives within the framework of the Italy - ASEAN developmentpartnership./.
Newly-appointed Vietnamese Ambassador Duong Hai Hung presented his letter of credentials to Italian President Sergio Mattarella in a May 12 ceremony, during which both sides showed interest in strengthening the bilateral ties.
Nearly 100 delegates representing Vietnamese and Italian organisations and businesses attended the Vietnam-Italy trade promotion forum in Rome on September 19.
The image of the nation and people of Vietnam as well as the cooperation opportunities in the country has been introduced to businesses in Italy’s southern region of Campania.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
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In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
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New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
At the investment promotion workshop (Photo: VNA) 
