Vietnam seeks maritime economic cooperation with Italy’s Puglia region
Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy Duong Hai Hung met with the President of the Regional Council of Puglia, Cera Napoleone, and Mayors of Bari, Brindisi and Lecce cities, as part of the Vietnam-Italy Year 2023 programme in Puglia from October 11-12.
Rome (VNA) – Vietnames🦂e Ambassador to Italy Duong Hai Hung met with the Presidentof the Regional Council of Puglia, Cꦇera Napoleone, and Mayors of Bari, Brindisiand Lecce cities, as part of the Vietnam-Italy Year 2023 programme in Pugliafrom October 11-12.
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At aseminar on raising awareness of the sea and the blue vision to 2030 of Puglia,the Vietnamese ambassador highlighted potential areas of Vietnam's maritimeeconomy, including its strategic location in international shipping routes, extensive fishing grounds, abundant and diverse marine biologicalresources, minerals, oil and gas and rich marine tourism resources. Hesaid Vietnam supports joint efforts in developing a sustainable andclimate-resilient ocean economy through specific cooperation activities withpartners, particularly Italy, a country with a long coastline and substantialpotential and strengths in maritime economy, including Puglia. Hungalso pointed out areas in which Vietnam, together with Puglia region andItaly in general, could work together, including sustainable oil and gas exploration,offshore wind power, aquaculture and fishing; marine tourism, maritimemanagement, biodiversity conservation and marine environment protection, amongothers. Theseminar was held on the sidelines of the Puglia Boat Show from October11-15 which brings together enterprises and departments in the maritime andshipbuilding industry, fishing, marine tourism, water sports, and maritimetraining from Italy, Puglia and foreign countries. On theoccasion, Hung presented a collection of five Vietnamese films to Pugliaregion to enhance cultural exchanges between the two sides. He also had ameeting and presentation about Vietnam with representatives of intellectuals andbusiness members of the Rotary Club in the region./.
President Vo Van Thuong on August 2 presented a Friendship Order to outgoing Italian Ambassador to Vietnam Antonio Alessandro, on the occasion of the ambassador coming to bid farewell at the end of his tenure.
Vietnam is among exhibitors at the 12th edition of the World Chili Pepper Trade Fair in the city of Rieti, Italy, from August 30 to September 3, showcasing not only its best chili products but also other spices like pepper, tea, coffee, cinnamon and anise.
Vietnam holds huge potential to bolster exports of its tropical fruits to Italy, heard a meeting between Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy Duong Hai Hung and President of Italy fruit association (Fruitimprese) Marco Salvi and its Director General Pietro Mauro.
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.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
Vietnamese and Italian officials (Photo: VNA) 
