PM Dung expressed pleasure at the fine development of Vietnam-DPRK and Vietnam-Italy relations, suggesting coordinated efforts to boost relations, especially in economics, trade and investment.

He expressed hope that the two ambassadors would further contribute to promoting cooperative ties between Vietnam and the DPRK, and Vietnam and Italy in their new positions.

The two ambassadors expressed thanks for the support of the Vietnamese Government, ministries and departments during their terms of office in Vietnam, pledging to promote cooperative ties with Vietnam in the future.