Italian region, Vietnam keen to develop all-around co-operation

During their meetings with the Vietnamese diplomat, the region’s leaders expressed high hopes that his visit will open up specific co-operation chances with the Vietnamese side in areas such as commerce, investment, maritime affairs, tourism, and education.

Alessandra Todde, president of the region, revealed a plan to send a delegation of local officials and businesses to visit Vietnam in order to explore further collaboration and investment opportunities moving forward.

For his part, Ambassador Hung pledged the Embassy’s co-ordination and support to serve with the organisation of the trip. He said that the nation is set to hold a co-operative conference between the localities of both countries in Italy at the end of the year, which will see invitations sent to Sardinian localities and businesses.

Giuseppe De Matteis, prefect of Sardinia's capital of Cagliari, applauded the contributions made by the Vietnamese community. He said both Sardinia and Italy currently require more labour, therefore urging the two countries to study and beef up linkages in this field.

Mayor of the city of Olbia Settimo Nizzi suggested intensifying locality-to-locality collaboration efforts, especially in tourism, cultural exchanges, and sports.

While in the region, the Ambassador partook in an event introducing Vietnam held by Cagliari’s chamber of commerce and business associations, as well as holding working sessions with the Confindustria of central-northern Sardinia, the Sardinia port authority, and the University of Cagliari.

The visit was part of the Embassy’s activities which seek to augment co-operation between Vietnam and southern Italian localities.