National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung (R) and Italian President Sergio Mattarella (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung had a meeting with visi🅺ting Italian President Sergio Mattarella⛄ in Hanoi on November 6.
Welcoming the first-ever visit by an Italian President since the countries’ diplomatic relationship establishment in 1973, the host said the visit is of significance amidst flourishing bilateral ties and strategic partnership, and it will open up a new chapter of stronger multifaceted cooperation between Vietnam and Italy.
He said he hopes the Italian President, Parliament and Government will continue their strong support for enhanced connections with Vietnam.
The top legislator affirmed the Vietnamese parliament will provide the best possible conditions for the two sides’ all-round cooperation from economic, trade, culture, arts to people-to-people exchange.
He said with the success of President Sergio Mattarella’s talks with his Vietnamese counterpart Truong Tan Sang earlier the day, the countries will secure more attainments in their relations in the near future.
On this occasion, Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung also expressed thanks for the Italian parliamentary delegation’s contributions to the success of the 132nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union held in Hanoi earlier this year.
He asked his guest to convey the invitation to visit Vietnam to the Presidents of Italy’s Senate and Chamber of Deputies.
At the meeting, the Italian leader applauded the countries’ recent cooperation achievements which he said have greatly contributed to the two peoples’ solidarity and friendship.
He suggested both sides solidify links in economics, trade along with culture, arts and tertiary education which his country has strength in.
He noted that he and President Truong Tan Sang reached consensus during their talks on a number of measures to boost bilateral ties in all realms, an optimal condition for the two countries to realise joint programmes and projects.
Sergio Mattarella also spoke highly of Vietnam’s 2013 Constitution, which he said contains many new points with special focus on protecting human rights, citizen rights, the right to the freedom of belief and religion, and consolidating the national great unity bloc.
Italy has continually considered Vietnam as a leading partner and wants to expand collaboration with the country as well as other ASEAN nations, he stressed, adding that it is willing to share its economic and trade cooperation experience with Vietnam.-VNA
The Prime Minister has approved the content of a draft cooperation agreement on mutual administrative assistance in customs between the Governments of Vietnam and Italy.
President Truong Tan Sang and his Italian counterpart Sergio Mattarella agreed on a number of measures enhancing the countries’ co-operation during talks in Hanoi on November 6.
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.
National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung (R) and Italian President Sergio Mattarella (Photo: VNA)
