Deputy PM meets Italy’s Lower House Speaker

Photo: VGP

At the meeting, Roberto Fico lauded achievements in socio-economic development and international integration Viet Nam has recorded, describing the country as a bright example of development. 

He shared the Vietnamese Deputy PM’s view on the need to increase meetings and exchanges between the two countries as well as their legislatures. 

The Italian parliament stands ready to join hands with Viet Nam in enhancing cooperation in economy and other fields like health care, tourism and education and training, thus benefiting people of both countries, Roberto Fico said.

He also applauded the contributions of the Vietnamese community in Italy to cultural diversity and prosperity in the host country, and to promoting relations between the two countries. 

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In turn, Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh expressed his hope that the economic, trade and investment ties between Viet Nam and Italy will grow further, matching their potential and strength. 

He urged the two sides to lift the bilateral trade to US$ 6 billion in the coming time, and encouraged Italian businesses to step up their investment in Viet Nam in such areas as support industry, manufacturing mechanics, infrastructure, energy and tourism. 

Mr. Binh highlighted the fruitful strategic partnership between Viet Nam and Italy across fields, from politics-diplomacy to trade-investment, culture, education, science-technology, justice and environment. 

The two countries have organised diverse activities this year to celebrate the 45th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties and five years of the implementation of the strategic partnership, he said. 

                                                                                                                            By Vien Nhu