Willing to cooperate in aerospace with Vietnam

Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Ha Kim Ngoc (left) shakes hands with his Italian counterpart Manlio Di Stefano before the 4th political consultation on June 8 – Photo: VNA

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam, at the consultation with the participation of Mr Deputy Foreign Minister Ha Kim Ngoc, Italian Deputy Foreign Minister Manlio Di Stefano affirmed that Italy considers Vietnam a top priority partner in the region.

He expressed his desire to promote cooperation between Italy and Vietnam in the fields of innovation, aerospace, hydrogen energy, and cybercrime prevention.

The senior Italian diplomat also highly appreciated the spirit of solidarity between the two countries during the COVID-19 epidemic. This is reflected in the fact that Vietnam has given Italy more than 300,000 masks, while Vietnam has received more than 3 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine from Italy.

The two sides agreed to increase the exchange of high-level delegations, continue to implement cooperation mechanisms, coordinate to build practical activities towards the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations and 10 years of strategic partnership. Vietnam – Italy in 2023.

Also on this occasion, Deputy Minister Ha Kim Ngoc suggested that Italy soon ratify the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) as well as urge the European Commission to soon remove the IUU yellow card for Vietnamese seafood. creating a solid legal framework and a favorable business and investment environment for the business communities of both sides.

Italian Deputy Foreign Minister Manlio Di Stefano is on a working visit to Vietnam from June 7 to 9.

The 4th political consultation is within the framework of the Vietnam – Italy Strategic Partnership. Before the consultation, Mr. Manlio Di Stefano paid a courtesy visit to Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son on the afternoon of June 7 and together with Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Dang Hoang An co-chaired the meeting of the Joint Committee on Vietnam Economic Cooperation – Italy 7th.

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