State Auditor General holds working session with President of Italian Court of Audit
Auditor General of the State Audit Office of Vietnam (SAV) Ngo Van Tuan held a working session with President of the Italian Court of Audit Paulo Carlino in Rome, Italy on September 21.
At the working session between Auditor General of the State Audit Office of Vietnam Ngo Van Tuan and President of the Italian Court of Audit Paulo Carlino in Rome, Italy on September 21 (Photo: VNA)
Rome (VNA) – Auditor General of the State Audit Office of Vietnam (SAV) Ngo Van Tuan held a working session with Presidentof the Italian Court of Audit Paulo Carlino in Rome, Italy on September21.
Tuan wished to promote cooperationbetween the two agencies in the future through the facilitation of delegation exchangesat all levels, the sharing of professional experience, trainingactivities, and exchange of documents and audit standards.
He hoped that SAV could learn from invaluableexperience of the Italian Court of Audit, particularly in four areas of itsstrength, including environmental auditing, assessment of public policies,pre-audit of government policy agendas before implementation, and theapplication of information technology and digital transformation in auditingactivities.
The Vietnamese official suggested expandingexchanges between high-level and technical-level delegations. He wished thatthe Italian Court of Audit would send experts to training courses for SAV inVietnam, and invite SAV staff members to its auditing courses and programmes.
Carlino affirmed thatthe Italian Court of Audit is ready to share expertise with the SAV in areas of its strength. Healso expressed the commitment to enhancing substantial cooperation between thetwo sides, suggesting that bilateral cooperation be formalised in officialdocuments. He assigned the International Cooperation Bureau of the ItalianCourt of Audit to coordinate discussions on possibilities for collaborationwith the SAV, toward signing a Memorandum of Understanding in the future.
Both sides shared experience in environmental audits with a focus on achieving Sustainable DevelopmentGoals (SDGs). Topics included choosing audit themes, the timing of audits,digitalisation efforts, and improving data sources. They also discussedpre-audit activities to serve the making of decisions by the legislature and thegovernment.
On the occasion, Tuan invited Carlino to visit the SAV, especially in 2024 whenSAV celebrates its 30th founding anniversary./.
Vietnam and Italy have agreed to strengthen defence cooperation in various fields, focusing on delegation exchange at all levels, human resources training, defence industry and technology transfer.
Minister of Public Security General To Lam held separate talks with Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi and Justice Minister Carlo Nordio, as part of the Vietnamese official’s visit to the country from July 17-19.
Cooperation between Vietnam and Italy has been reinforced in various fields, such as the economy, national defence, justice, and the environment, since the two sides established a strategic partnership a decade ago.
Italy and Vietnam, sharing a sustainable relationship, see great potential to further bolster their partnership extensively and intensively, Andrea Fais, Editor-in-Chief of Scenari Internazionali (international scenarios) magazine told Vietnam News Agency (VNA) correspondents in Rome on the occasion of President Vo Van Thuong’s State visit to Italy.
Vietnam and Italy have issued a Joint statement on strengthening their bilateral strategic partnership on the occasion of President Vo Van Thuong’s State visit to Italy.
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.
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 working session between Auditor General of the State Audit Office of Vietnam Ngo Van Tuan and President of the Italian Court of Audit Paulo Carlino in Rome, Italy on September 21 (Photo: VNA) 
