PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc receives outgoing Italian Ambassador
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc received Italian Ambassador Cecilia Piccion, who came to say good-bye to him at the end of her tenure, in Hanoi on October 24.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) received Italian Ambassador Cecilia Piccion, who came to say good-bye to him at the end of her tenure, in Hanoi on October 24 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc received Italian AmbassadorCecilia Piccion, who came to saygood-bye to him at the end of hertenure, in Hanoi on October 24.
At the reception, the PM spoke highly of thesuccessful tenure of the diplomat, adding that she has made variouscontributions to the development of the Vietnam – Italy strategic partnership.
The bilateral relations saw strides during herterm, and many Italian firms have come to Vietnam to invest in the country.However, the potential for cooperation remains huge, especially in trade andinvestment, he noted.
The EU – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) willbe a driving force to lift the two-way trade turnover and investment, as wellas a good opportunity for businesses of the countries, Phuc said, voicing hishope that Italy will push the signing and ratification of the EVFTA.
The Vietnamese Government will create optimal conditions for foreigninvestors, including those from Italy, he pledged.
The Government leader also expressed his belief that the Italiandiplomat will contribute to the Vietnam-Italy ties in her new position.
For her part, Ambassador Cecilia Piccion thank🌠ed the Vietnamese Govermenment,ministries and authorities for their support to her during her work in thecountry, and voiced her hope for the early signing and ra🐓tification of theEVFTA.
Italyis currently the fourth biggest trade partner of Vietnam in the European Unionwhile Vietnam is the biggest trade partner of Italy in the Association ofSoutheast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Overthe past five years, two-way trade neared 5 billion USD each year, and bothsides are working to lift it to 6 billion USD for 2017-2018. Within 10 years,from the fourth place, Vietnam has become the largest trade partner of Italyamong the 10 ASEAN member countries.
As of February 2018, Italy ranked 31st out of the 128 countries and territoriesinvesting in Vietnam, with 88 projects worth more than 388 million USD. TheItalian government has added Vietnam into its list of 10 emerging marketsprioritised for trade and inves🍨tment ties.-VNA
Italian enterprises are seeking business opportunities in Vietnam, especially in leather, footwear and interior décor, sectors which are expected to benefit once the European Union – Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) is signed.
A tourism promotion event, titled “A Soulful Vietnam”, opened in the northern Italian city of Milan on October 3, with dozens of travel agencies in attendance.
Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh called on the Italian parliament to support the early signing and ratification of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) during his meeting with Italy’s Lower House Speaker Roberto Fico on October 18.
Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh and a delegation of the Vietnamese Government on October 20 visited priests and practitioners at the Phat Diem guest house in Rome within the framework of their visit to Vatican from October 18-20.
Vietnam is deeply concerned about the escalating and complex conflict in the Middle East, which poses a serious threat to the lives and safety of civilians, as well as to regional and global peace and stability.
The Vietnamese Embassy advises the Vietnamese community living, studying, and working in Israel to strictly comply with directions from the Home Front Command and local authorities.
Lawmakers are set to vote on revisions and amendments to a broad spectrum of legal frameworks and impactful resolutions during the final week of the 15th NA's 9th session.
The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) has served as a bridge connecting and uniting the community with the homeland, becoming a trusted source of support for Vietnamese expats in times of hardship.
The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction. Thirty-eight provinces and cities across the nation have already fulfilled their targets.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
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.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
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.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) received Italian Ambassador Cecilia Piccion, who came to say good-bye to him at the end of her tenure, in Hanoi on October 24 (Photo: VNA) 
