Vietnam and Italy Strengthen Strategic Ties
President Vo Van Thuong. Photo: VNA At the invitation of President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella, President Vo Van Thuong and his wife will pay a State visit to the Republic of Italy. The visit will contribute to bringing the strategic partnership between Vietnam and Italy to a new height. Political-diplomatic relations are consolidated Since Vietnam and Italy established diplomatic relations on March 23, 1973, political relations between the two countries have been consolidated. President Giorgio Napolitano welcomed Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong for a State visit to the Italian Republic (January 21, 2013). During this visit, the two sides signed a joint statement establishing the strategic partnership between Vietnam and Italy. Photo: VNA Especially, since establishing the strategic partnership in January 2013, the two countries promoted practical and effective cooperation in all fields including politics, diplomacy, economy, science,...