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.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy Duong Hai Hung (R) and President of the Sardinia region Alessandra Todde at their meeting (Photo: VNA)
Rome (VNA) - 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.
In their meetings with the diplomat, the region’s leaders expressed their hope that his visit will open up specific cooperation chances with Vietnam in such fields as commerce, investment, maritime affairs, tourism, and education.
President of the region Alessandra Todde announced a plan to send a delegation of local officials and businesses to visit Vietnam to explore collaboration and investment opportunities.
In response, Hung pledged the embassy’s coordination and support serving the organisation of the trip. He said Vietnam is planning a cooperative conference between the localities of both countries in Italy at the end of 2024, which will invite Sardinian localities and businesses.
Giuseppe De Matteis, Prefect of Sardinia's capital of Cagliari, lauded the contributions by the Vietnamese community. He said both Sardinia and Italy currently require more labour and urged the two countries to study and promote cooperation in this area.
Settimo Nizzi, Mayor of the city of Olbia, proposed stepping up locality-to-locality collaboration, especially in tourism, cultural exchange, and sports.
Ambassador Duong Hai Hung and Settimo Nizzi (2nd from right), Mayor of the city of Olbia, in a group photo. (Photo: VNA)
While in the region, the ambassador participated in an event introducing Vietnam held by Cagliari’s chamber of commerce and business associations, and had working sessions with the Confindustria of central-northern Sardinia, the Sardinia port authority, and the University of Cagliari.
The visit was part of the embassy’s series of activities to bridge cooperation between V♈ietnam and sꦅouthern Italian localities./.
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Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
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The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
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).
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The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
