Rome city of Italy is willing to support Hanoi in preserving and restoring its ancient relics, Maurizio Anastasi, head of the Technical Office of the Rome Superintendence for Archaeology, said in a meeting with visiting Hanoi officials recently.

With its long-standing experience in managing and preserving famous relics and archaeological works and developing museum projects, Rome can help Hanoi in this work.

During the meeting, representatives of the Rome Superintendence for Archaeology shared their experience in using advanced technology in ancient relics, including light effects and videos, to help visitors understand the historical and cultural values of the sites as well as their architectural features and origins.

They also stressed the importance of donations from individuals for preservation efforts as well as the significant role of the city and its residents in managing and organising the work.

The Hanoi delegation, led by Standing Vice Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Nguyen Cong Soai, highly appreciated the experience shared by the Italian side, expressing their hope that Vietnam will have a chance to cooperate with the specialists from the Rome Superintendence for Archaeology.

Rome, the 2,700 year-old capital of Italy, is the cradle of Roman culture and architecture. Generations of city authorities have implemented policies that support archaeological research, and relic preservation and restoration.-VNA