On April 24, theydiscussed cultural, religious and national issues at a meeting with theItalian Interior Ministry’s Immigration and Civil Liberties Department.
Deputy Interior Minister Saverio Ruperto confirmed that Italy is keen to consolidate the two countries’ relationship.
Trung used the occasion to thank Italy for its support andassistance to Vietnam ’s during its past struggle for nationalindependence.
He said he hopes bilateral cooperation will develop further in a number of fields.
The Deputy Head of the Immigration and Civil Liberties Department andHead of the Religious Affairs Committee, Sandra Sarti, discussed hercountry’s religious policy.
She also talked about themanagement and legislation of several religious organisations as wellas the country’s experience of dealing with emerging issues.
Both discussed immigration issues and preserving the cultures and languages of Italy ’s ethnic minorities.
On April 22, the delegation met with the Vietnamese Embassy to learnabout the Vietnamese community in Italy and the conditions ofVietnamese guest workers in Cyprus. -VNA