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, culturalꦍ heritage preservation, 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 Committeesaid that the tournaments will be held in five consecutive years in Binh Dinh, puttingVietnam on the map of venues for internationaꦆl 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.
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.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by the 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong highlighted ASEAN’s nearly six decades of development, during which the region transformed from division to harmony, from confrontation to cooperation, and from poverty to dynamic growth, becoming a global bright spot for regional cooperation.
Thirty years ago, on July 28, 1995, Vietnam’s accession to ASEAN marked a historic strategic decision, opening a new chapter in the country’s integration process and beginning its strong rise.
Ambassador Vu Le Thai Hoang has outlined specific priorities and proposals for cooperation with the UNODA in preparation for the upcoming 11th Review Conference of the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
The Vietnamese Party leader's visit is therefore expected to mark a new stage in the development of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries, with a focus on such areas as digital transformation, supply chains, semiconductors, clean energy, and maritime security, Choe assessed.
At their meeting, which took place in the Angolan capital of Luanda on August 7 as part of State President Luong Cuong’s ongoing state visit to the African nation, the two officials also agreed to make full use of existing cooperation mechanisms, particularly the Vietnam – Angola Intergovernmental Committee, and step up exchanges of delegations at all levels.
President Luong Cuong's talks with his Angolan counterrpart João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, Vietnamese leader's receptions for a delegation from the Japan – Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance, and the Government's regular meeting for July are among news highlights on August 7 evening.
An overview of the meeting between President Vo Van Thuong and Mayor of Rome Roberto Gualtieri on July 26. (Photo: VNA) 
