Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong had a meeting with Mayor of Rome Roberto Gualtieri on July 26 afternoon (local time) as part of his State visit to Italy.
An overview of the meeting between President Vo Van Thuong and Mayor of Rome Roberto Gualtieri on July 26. (Photo: VNA)
Rome (VNA) – Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong had a meetingwith Mayor of Rome Roberto Gualtieri on July 26 afternoon (localtime) as part of his State visit to Italy.
Gualtieri expressed his admiration for the Vietnamese people’sstruggle for independence in the past and impression at the country’ssocio-economic achievements at present. He highly valued the positive development of the relationship between the two countries in general as well as between Romeand Hanoi in particular.
President Thuong said he was delighted at the growth of the Vietnam-Italy strategic partnership across all fields. He proposed Rome strengthenthe cooperation between the Lazio region and Rome, and Hanoi, thus contributing to deepeningthe all-round ties between the two countries.
The State leader suggested the two sides increase jointactivities in the field of cultural heritage to promote the culture of eachcountry and city, promoting people-to-people exchange and mutualunderstanding.
Agreeing with the Vietnamese leader, Gualtieri said that Rome and Hanoihave signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation which also covers heritagepreservation.
The Mayor said he hoped to work closely with the Vietnamese side toorganise activities to mark the anniversary of the diplomaticrelations between thetwo countries, while continuing to collaborate with Hanoi and other Vietnameselocalities in areas where Rome has strengths such as economy-trade, tourism,education-training, cultural heritage preservatio๊n, energy transition, digitaltransformation, and innovation.
On this occasion, President Thuong invited Mayor Gualtieri tovisit Vietnam.
Also on July 26, President Thuong witnessed the signing of amemorandum of understanding between the People’s Committee of south-centralBinh Dinh province and H20 Racing on cooperation in organising UIM F1H20 GrandPrix and UIM-ABP Aquabike Grand Pix Binh Dinh 2024 in Quy Nhon city. They arethe first international powerboat tournaments hosted by Vietnam.
Held by the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM), the tournaments,the world's leading international coastal powerboat races with a long tradition,will gather 70 racers from 30 countries.
As scheduled, the Aquabike Grand Prix Binh Dinh 2024 willtake place from March 22-24, while the F1H20 Grand Prix will be held from March29-31, 2024.
Pham Anh Tuan, Chairman of the Binh Dinh People’s ﷺCommitteesaid that the tournaments will be held in five consecutive years in Binh Dinh, puttingViet✱nam on the map of venues for international sports tournaments./.
Vietnam President Vo Van Thuong and his Italian counterpart Sergio Mattarella discussed and agreed on major orientations and measures to strengthen the Vietnam – Italy strategic partnership at their talks in Rome on July 26.
President Vo Van Thuong and Italian President Sergio Mattarella co-chaired a press conference on July 26 afternoon to inform about the results of their talks earlier.
Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni discussed the two countries’ relations and measures for enhancing the bilateral strategic partnership during a meeting in Rome on July 26.
Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong met President of the Italian Chamber of Deputies Lorenzo Fontana in Rome on July 26, during which he affirmed Vietnam considers Italy as its important partner in Europe and is willing to work together with Italy to take the bilateral strategic partnership to a new height.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
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.
An overview of the meeting between President Vo Van Thuong and Mayor of Rome Roberto Gualtieri on July 26. (Photo: VNA) 
