Participants in the ceremony held by the Vietnamese Embassy in Italy on September 5. (Photo: VNA) Rome (VNA) – The Vietnamese Embassy in Italy held aceremony on September 5 night to celebrate the 78th anniversary of Vietnam's National Day (September2, 1945 - 2023).
Theceremony saw the attendance of over 300 guests, including Vietnamese and Italian officials,representatives from international organisations, ambassadors of ASEANcountries and foreign nations and the Vietnamese community.
Speakingat the event, Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy Duong Hai Hung emphasised that theyear 2023 is of special significance for the bilateral relations as the two countries are celebrating the 50th founding anniversary of diplomatic ties.
Withthe traditional foundation of close, sincere, strong, and profound friendshipbetween the two peoples, along with the great and important achievements of thepast 50 years of cooperation, Vietnam and Italy will continue to cultivate andstrengthen the invaluable relationship, he said.
Vice Presidentof the Italian Senate Maurizio Gasparri told the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s correspondent that Italy wants to strengthenfriendship and respects Vietnam.
Italiancompanies have been present in Vietnam, particularly the Piaggio Group whichhas operated effectively in Vietnamese and Asian markets.
Gasparri expected more Vietnamese goods would enter the Italian market, adding that stronger trade ties will contribute to strengthening the bilateralrelations.
At the ceremony, participants were treated to musical performances and Vietnamese foods./.
