President meets Italian lower house speaker in Rome
Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong met President of the Italian Chamber of Deputies Lorenzo Fontana in Rome on July 26, during which he affirmed Vietnam considers Italy as its important partner in Europe and is willing to work together with Italy to take the bilateral strategic partnership to a new height.
Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong (L) meets President of the Italian Chamber of Deputies Lorenzo Fontana in Rome on July 26. (Photo: VNA)
Rome (VNA) - Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong met President of the ItalianChamber of Deputies Lorenzo Fontana in Rome on July 26, during which heaffirmed Vietnam considers Italy as its important partner in Europe and iswilling to work together with Italy to take the bilateral strategic partnership to anew height.
Highlighting the mutual support to help each other overcomedifficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Thuong said that it is a vividmanifestation for the two nations’ solidarity.
Appreciating cooperation between the two parliaments, Fontana agreed with the Vietnamese leader’s proposal of intensifyingcollaboration between the two legislative bodies, including stepping up the exchange ofdelegations, and supporting Vietnam's role as a bridge to promote relationsbetween the Italian Parliament and the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly(AIPA).
In order to consolidate trust and create a favourablefoundation for the bilateral relationship, President Thuong suggested the twosides increase the exchange of delegations at all levels, especially highlevel, via the State, Government and Parliament channels, step up economic andtrade cooperation, expand cultural-educational ties, and promote localcooperation and people-to-people exchanges.
Meanwhile, the host said that the Italian Parliament's ratification of theEU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) on the occasion of the Vietnamese President's visit will contribute to facilitating investment ties between the two sides.
They also agreed to continue promoting collaboration inpotential fields such as defence - security, and science - technology.
Fontana affirmed that Italy will send a delegation of youngparliamentarians to attend the 9th Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians hostedby Vietnam in September. He expressed his hope for a closer cooperationagreement with the National Assembly of Vietnam.
On this occasion, Thuong conveyed an invitation from NationalAssembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue inviting Lorenzo Fontana to visit Vietnam. ThePresident of the Italian Chamber of Deputies accepted the invitation with pleasure./.
State President Vo Van Thuong on July 25 (local time) met in Rome with the staff of the Vietnamese Embassy in Italy and representatives of the Vietnamese businesses and community there, as part of his State visit to the European country.
The State visit by President Vo Van Thuong and his spouse to Italy at the invitation of Italian President Sergio Mattarella, the first by the State leader to a G7 member which is a strategic partner of Vietnam, is taking place in the context that the bilateral relationship is in prime time across all areas and in both bilateral and multilateral aspects.
Vietnam President Vo Van Thuong and his Italian counterpart Sergio Mattarella discussed and agreed on major orientations and measures to strengthen the Vietnam – Italy strategic partnership at their talks in Rome on July 26.
President Vo Van Thuong and Italian President Sergio Mattarella co-chaired a press conference on July 26 afternoon to inform about the results of their talks earlier.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
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.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
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.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
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.
Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong (L) meets President of the Italian Chamber of Deputies Lorenzo Fontana in Rome on July 26. (Photo: VNA) 
