Italian Deputy Minister for Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies Andrea Olivero (Photo VNA)
Roma (VNA) – Italy hopes Vietnam will continue to connect the European countrywith the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Italian Deputy Minister for Agricultural, Foodand Forestry Policies Andrea Olivero expressed the wish at a workshop themed“Vietnam – gateway to Asia – opportunities for Italian small-and medium-sizedenterprises” held in Rome on January 23.
According to Olivero, the Italian government isvery satisfied with the current development momentum in the two countries’relations thanks to high-level delegation exchanges and stronger cooperation.
Two-way trade has increased in recent years,especially after the two nations established a strategic partnership in 2013,he said.
Vietnam has proved a reliable partner of Italyin the region, he said, adding that Italy is willing to share experience withVietnam in the research and application of new technology.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy Cao Chinh Thiendescribed Vietnam as a promising market with a large population of more than 90million.
Vietnam is an ideal destination to developbusiness in automation, footwear, garment-textile, services, fashion andagriculture.
The Southeast Asian country also serves as agateway to access the ASEAN market, offering opportunities for Italianinvestors to bring technology and high-quality goods to Vietnam and other ASEANmember states, Thien added.
Both Vietnam and Italy have strengths inagriculture and their products are supplementary. Italy is famous for cheese,wine and fruit while Vietnam is strong at farm produce and aquatic products.
Vietnamese Trade Counsellor in Italy Nguyen DucThanh introduced cooperation opportunities in Vietnam with low production costand numerous preferential policies.
Vietnam is an attractive destination for foreigninvestors, including those from Italy. Vietnam’s participation in multilateraleconomic cooperation agreements creates favourable conditions for Italianbusinesses to invest in the country.
Deputy Minister Olivero told Vietnam News Agencyreporters in Italy on the sidelines of the workshop that Vietnam has astrategic position in ASEAN. The establishment of a strategic partnershipbetween Vietnam and Italy has facilitated bilateral trade exchange, which isexpected to hit 5 billion USD in the near future.
The two countries have great potential indevelopment cooperation, especially among small-and medium-sized enterprises,in food, machinery, equipment and agriculture.-VNA
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A Vietnamese delegation led by Acting Chairman of the National Financial Supervisory Commission (NFSC) Truong Van Phuoc has paid a working visit to Italy, aiming to strengthen bilateral cooperation in financial supervision.
The Italian Government and businesses have highly evaluated Vietnam’s policy on open and free trade, said Italian Deputy Minister of Economic Development Ivan Scalfarotto.
The fourth meeting of the Vietnam-Italy joint committee on economic cooperation between the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Italian Ministry of Economic Development was held in Hanoi on November 28.
A Vietnamese delegation led by Phan Thanh Binh, Chairman of the National Assembly Committee for Culture, Education, Youth and Children paid a working visit to Italy from November 29-December 3, aiming to promote friendship, diplomatic and legislative ties between the two countries.
Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, along with a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam arrived in Seongnam Air Base in Seoul on August 10 afternoon (local time), beginning a state visit to the Republic of Korea from August 10-13.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly departed from Hanoi on August 10 morning for a four-day state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK), which is made at an invitation of RoK President Lee Jae Myung.
As part of the ASEAN Day celebrations, the Vietnamese embassy will also host the ASEAN Family Day 2025 in Ottawa to foster solidarity and community spirit among ASEAN members in Canada.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
Italian Deputy Minister for Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies Andrea Olivero (Photo VNA) 
