An official of the Italian foreign ministry said at a recent celebration of Vietnam’s 74th National Day (September 2) that in a rules-based international order, the two countries can cooperate within the framework of the United Nations so as to promote the effectiveness of multilateralism.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy Nguyen Thi Bich Hue speaks at the celebration in Rome on September 12 (Photo: VNA)
Rome (VNA) – An official of the Italian foreignministry said at a recent celebration of Vietnam’s 74th National Day (September2) that in a rules-based international order, the two countries can cooperatewithin the framework of the United Nations so as to promote the effectivenessof multilateralism.
At the event in Rome on September 12, LucaSabbatucci, Director General of Global Affairs at the ministry, congratulatedVietnam on its election as non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for2020-2021, expressing his hope that the country will actively makecontributions to the international community.
Proposing stronger cooperation within the UNframework, he said in an inter-connected and globalised world like it is now,no countries can make unilateral actions.
The official also reviewed the all-roundsuccesses in the two nations’ strategic partnership, from politics, economy,security and defence to culture, education and people-to-people exchange.
He noted 2019 has marked a special success inVietnam-Italy relations with a series of visits to the Southeast Asian countryby Italian leaders like Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte in June and then ForeignMinister Enzo Moavero Milanesi in May.
Italy is looking forwards to the upcoming tripby Vice Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Phung Quoc Hien, he added.
In her speech, Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen ThiBich Hue said after more than 30 years of reform, Vietnam is now one of thefastest growing economies in the world, and it is integrating extensively intothe international and regional communities.
In 2020, as the ASEAN Chair and a non-permanentmember of the UN Security Council, Vietnam will continue working closely withall partners to achieve sustainable and meaningful results.
It will also remain a trustworthy friend andpartner of all countries around the world as seen through its activecontributions to global efforts in many issues of common concern like climatechange, peace, security and development, she stressed.
On this occasion, Hue also offered thanks toItaly for its support to Vietnam’s bid for a non-permanent seat at the UNSecurity Council, as well as for the close cooperation in training the peace-keepingforce./.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Italian counterpart Giuseppe Conte co-chaired the third High-Level Dialogue on Italy-ASEAN Economic Relations in Hanoi on June 6, held during the latter’s official visit to Vietnam.
Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh had a working session with Italian Undersecretary for Economic Development Adrea Cioffi in Rome on June 20 to discuss measures to promote economic partnership between the two countries and in the region.
The third Vietnam-Italy defence policy dialogue was held in Hanoi on July 10 under the co-chair of Deputy Defence Minister Be Xuan Truong and Undersecretary of State for Defence of Italy Angelo Tofalo.
Vietnam gained 13.3 million USD from exporting tuna to Italy in the first half of 2019, a year-on-year surge of 60 percent, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).
Ha expressed his hope that cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, and natural resources would emerge as new focal points and engines of growth in Vietnam–China relations.
Giang said he believes that building on the solid foundation nurtured over the past half-century and the strong determination of both nations, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to grow in a more robust, comprehensive, and extensive manner, thus bringing more practical benefits to the two nations' people.
Highlighting the transformative potential of the draft law in revitalising Vietnam’s railway industry, Hoang Van Cuong, a deputy of Hanoi, expressed his support for Article 39, which empowers the Prime Minister to issue a list of railway-related goods and services to be assigned or ordered from domestic enterprises for production.
According to the Ministry of Public Security, Hoan, formerly Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, is under investigation for allegedly taking bribes in connection with a case involving the Hoang Long Construction and Manpower Supply JSC and related units.
Chairing a national conference on the organisation of the examination on June 18, the PM highlighted the historical significance of the examination, as the restructuring of provincial-level administrative units is underway and the two-tier local administration model is set to officially begin operations on July 1.
Right on the same day, the ministry issued its highest-level travel warning, urging Vietnamese citizens not to travel to Israel or Iran, and advised those already in these countries to swiftly consider evacuation or relocation plans.
From the struggles against colonialists and imperialists to the period of Doi moi (renewal) and international integration, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has always played a pioneering role on the ideological and cultural front, he said.
The Party leader's working session with the standing boards of the Party Committees of HCM City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Binh Duong, the VNA General Director's remarks on the occasion of the 19th OANA General Assembly, the launch of new NIC - Google initiatives aimed at bolstering AI entrepreneurship and digital literacy in Vietnam are among news highlights June 18.
Vietnam and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism as it remains a threat to peace, security, and stability across their respective nations, the broader region, and the international community.
The Vietnamese representative also emphasised the shared responsibility of relevant parties to build trust, enhance cooperation, and jointly manage the risks of conflict, thus safeguarding long-term peace and stability in the East Sea.
The National Assembly on June 18 passed the law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality, with 408 out of 420 participating deputies voting in favour, accounting for 85.36% of the total.
The Party leader asked the new HCM City to embrace a multi-centre and integrated urban ecosystem where each development pole functions as a link complementary to and intelligently connected with each other in a harmonious whole.
The resolutions issued by the PM as well as ministries and ministry-level agencies reassign responsibility for 346 administrative procedures - 18 from district to provincial levels, 278 to commune level, and 50 eliminated.
Legislators are due to pass several amended laws, including the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy, and the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality.
Vietnamese localities' readiness to implement the two-tier local administration model, the evacuation of 18 Vietnamese citizens from Iran, Petrovietnam's 11th ranking in the 2025 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 are among news highlights on June 17 evening.
The General Secretary underlined the resolve to achieve a growth rate of at least 8% in 2025, laying the groundwork for double-digit growth in the following period. He noted that these are mandatory targets, with no alternative path to success.
Restructuring and improving the quality of officials, civil servants, and public employees is no longer a choice, but an urgent requirement to transition from administrative management to governance in service of the people.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy Nguyen Thi Bich Hue speaks at the celebration in Rome on September 12 (Photo: VNA) 
