On the East Sea issue, Vietnam’s consistent stance is to persistently strive to solve all disputes and disagreements by peaceful means based on international law, especially the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) 1982, and international and regional commitments such as the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC); and support the prompt conclusion of a substantive and effective Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC).
The two sides committed to expanding cultural exchanges, tourism promotion, science and technology collaboration, education and training, and people-to-people diplomacy. They also voiced support for stronger Vietnam–EU ties within EVFTA and EU Indo-Pacific initiatives.
To elevate bilateral relations to new heights, Vietnam and Italy should strengthen exchanges at all levels, especially high level; identify key and prioritised contents to boost economic, trade, and investment ties; enhance defence and security cooperation; boost cultural, educational and tourism cooperation and people-to-people exchanges; and develop local-level partnerships.
Highlighting the fruitful collaboration between HCM City and Italian localities, Vo Van Hoan, Vice Chairman of the municipal People's Committee, said that, based on the strong bilateral relationship between Vietnam and Italy, Ho Chi Minh City has always been one of the most proactive localities in fostering ties with Italy.
In the 1930s, he also spent time in Italy, with cities like Rome, Milan, Florence, and Genoa bearing his footprints and locals continuing to speak of him with reverence and pride.
Half a century since the war's end and national reunification, Vietnam remains committed to building on the achievements of Doi moi (Renewal) and deeper international integration while staying determined to implement strategic breakthroughs and major national policies to herald a new era of national development.
The April 30, 1975 triumph cemented the Socialist Republic of Vietnam’s resilience and determination to forge ahead on its chosen path, said Director of Italy’s Anteo Edizioni Publishing House Stefano Bonilauri.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi highlighted the 95-year journey of the Party in leading the country’s glorious revolutionary cause, saying that the Party's development path is closely linked to many brilliant milestones.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang and Italian Undersecretary of State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Maria Tripodi co-chaired the sixth deputy ministerial-level political consultation in Hanoi on January 17 to discuss bilateral cooperation and explore orientations to bilateral ties in various fields.
Former Italian Ambassador to Vietnam Antonio Alessandro has been conferred with the "For the cause of Justice" insignia from the Vietnamese Ministry of Justice in the recognition of his contributions to the development of Vietnam's justice sector.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Italy and the Vietnamese Defence Attaché Office in Spain and Italy have jointly organised a ceremony in Rome to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) and the 35th anniversary of the All-People Defence Festival (December 22).
Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy Duong Hai Hung on October 29 met with Director of the Anteo Edizioni publishing house Stefano Bonilauri, who recently received the top prize of the 4th annual competition on protecting the Communist Party of Vietnam’s ideological foundation.
A delegation from the National Assembly (NA) Committee for National Defence and Security, led by its chairman Lieut. Gen. Le Tan Toi, conducted a working visit to Bulgaria and Italy from September 26 to October 3.
The relationship between Vietnam - Italy has recorded strong and fruitful development across sectors with a "vibrant vitality" after more than 50 years of establishing diplomatic ties based on the solid foundation of a traditional, sincere and warm friendship, Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy Duong Hai Hung has stated.
Foreign officials, international friends, and Vietnamese people have paid their last respects to General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong at ceremonies held by the Vietnamese embassies in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Denmark, Canada, and Italy on July 25 and 26.
Vietnamese State, Government, and National Assembly (NA) leaders on June 2 sent greetings to their Italian counterparts on the occasion of the Republic Day of Italy (June 2, 1946 - 2024).
Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy Duong Hai Hung conducted a working visit to the Sardinia region from May 13 to 15, engaging with local leaders and participating in activities aimed at fostering economic, cultural, and educational cooperation.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Italy on May 9 held a hybrid seminar highlighting the international values of the Dien Bien Phu Victory on the occasion of its 70th anniversary (May 7, 1954-2024).
The 8th session of the Vietnam-Italy Joint Committee on Science and Technology Cooperation took place in Rome on May 8 to summarise the collaboration so far and set out new tasks for the two sides.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy Duong Hai Hung paid a working visit to Sicily from April 11-12 to boost comprehensive collaboration between Vietnamese localities and the southern Italian region as part of the Vietnam-Sicily Bridge programme.
Representatives of Vietnam presented the country’s relations with Italy and the Asia-Pacific region’s growing importance, while attending a hearing of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Italian Chamber of Deputies on April 10.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy Duong Hai Hung visited Basilicata region in southern Italy from March 12-14 to explore potential areas of collaboration between Vietnamese localities and Basilicata.
The Vietnamese and Italian economies are complementary, with great potential for cooperation, with agriculture being a key area, said head of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations Le Hoai Trung.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a reception in Hanoi on March 1 for Italian Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry Francesco Lollobrigida, calling for a further strengthening of bilateral ties, particularly in the agricultural sector.
