Foreign visitors to Binh Tay market, HCM City (Photo: VNA) Speaking at the opening ceremony, Ambassador Duong Hai Hung affirmedthat Vietnam’s visa waiver expansion to 45 days for Italians and a distinctpossibility of a direct route will create favourable conditions for trade and tourismcooperation between the two nations.
Meanwhile, President of Marche region Francesco Acquaroli said hestands ready to facilitate cooperation with Vietnam.
Deputy Mayor of Macerata city Francesca D’Alessandro told the Vietnam NewsAgency the city wishes to bolster cooperation withVietnam, helping the people of both sides get a better insight into each other’sstandout cultural traits.
Vietnam is an appealing tourist destination while Macerata city and Marcheregion, home to a number of Italy’s renowned manufacturing and processing firms,could play a role in connecting Vietnam with its partners in the country, shesaid.
According to Director of Vietnam Airlines agent in Italy Massimo Gaggianesi, Vietnamand Italy are discussing the possibilities to operate a direct flight betweenVietnam and Italy on the outset of 2025.
As part of the activities held within the “Vietnam – Marche bridge” programme,Ambassador Hung had working sessions with local leading officials as well as metwith the business community and the principal of Macerata Univerity todiscuss specific measures for comprehensive cooperation with Southern Italy.
Hung recommended local officials to support activities to promote trade, investment, culture, andeducation between the two sides, and committed to helping Vietnamese and Italian firms to grasp cooperation andinvestment opportunities.
Meanwhile, local leaders said they want to maintain connectivity with Vietnam to support the business communities of both sides./.
VNA
