Deal pushes forward Vietnam–Italy entrepreneurship
The Association of Vietnamese Entrepreneurs in Italy (ASSOEVI) and the Italy –Vietnam Chamber of Commerce (CCIV) signed a cooperation agreement in the northern Italian city of Milan on April 8.
At the signing ceremony, member of the European Parliament (EP) and head of the delegation of the Italian Democratic Party’s parliamentarians at the EP Patrizia Toia said Vietnam is a potential market and an increase in the visits by high-ranking Italian leaders recently reflects the country’s interest in Vietnam.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy Cao Chinh Thien said Vietnamese and Italian governments identified economic cooperation as a pillar in bilateral ties, and hoped that Italy will offer practical assistance to the two countries’ businesses in the foreseeable future.
Last year, two-way trade between Vietnam and Italy hit US$4.3 billion. Vietnam is currently Italy’s largest trade partner in ASEAN.