President meets Italy’s Milan city, Lombardy region’s leaders
President Tran Dai Quang has proposed that Italia’s Milan city and Lombardy region support the organisation of Vietnamese cultural and art activities in the locality, helping locals in Milan and Lombardy get deeper understanding on Vietnam.
President Tran Dai Quang (L) and Milan Mayor Guiseppe Sala (Photo: VNA)
Milan (VNA) –President Tran Dai Quang has proposed that Italia’s Milancity and Lombardy region support the organisation of Vietnamese cultural andart activities in the locality, helping locals in Milanand Lombardy get deeper understanding on Vietnam and foster friendshipbetween the two countries.
During a meeting on November 24 with MilanMayor Guiseppe Sala and President of Lombardy Roberto Maroni as part of his visit to Italy, the State leader affirmed Vietnam’skeen on boosting strategic partnership with the European country.
He congratulated Italy and Milan in particular on thesuccessful organisation of the Universal Exposition (Expo Milan) 2015, sayingthat he highly appreciated Italy’s support to Vietnam in joining the event,which reflected the joint objectives of the two countries in fostering their comprehensivecooperation in politics, economy, culture and tourism.
President Quang as well as leaders of Milanand Lombardy highlighted the great potential for economic cooperation between Vietnam and theItalian localities. They agreed to continue encouraging and backing Italianbusinesses to strengthen their presence in Vietnam, especially in mechanics, machinerymanufacturing, infrastructure, energy and fashion design.
They also concurred to speed up affiliation programmes ineducation and training among universities and research institutes of Vietnam and Milan.
President Quang pledged that the VietnameseState and Government is ready tocreate optimal conditions for Milan city and Lombardy region to set up links with Vietnameselocalities.
The same day, President Quang visited Doumo Cathedral in Milan city, one of the most famous cathedral churches in northernItalythat was built in 1386.
With a capacity of hosting 40,000 people, Doumo Cathedral isthe fourth largest church in Europe after St. Peter in Vatican, St. Paulin London and Sevillein Spain.
On November 24 night (local time), President Tran Dai Quang,his wife and the high-ranking Vietnamese Party and State delegation left Milan, concluding the four-day State visit to Italy and Vatican at the invitation ofItalian President Sergio Mattarella and Pope Francis.
The State leader and his entourage will attend the 16th FrancophoneSummit in Antananarivo, the capital city of Madagascar, from November 26-27 at theinvitation of MadagascarPresident Hery Rajaonarimampianina.-VNA
The target of 6 billion USD in two-way trade between Vietnam and Italy in 2017-2018 is within reach since the Vietnam-EU free trade agreement is going to be sealed, President Tran Dai Quang said.
Vietnam expects that its friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Italy will develop more practically and effectively for the interests of both nations, President Tran Dai Quang has said.
President Tran Dai Quang participated in a Vietnam - Italy business forum that took place on November 23 on the occasion of his official visit to the European country.
Vietnam attaches importance to developing the strategic partnership with Italy, its important partner in the EU, President Tran Dai Quang has told leaders of several Italian parties.
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The Vietnamese Embassy advises the Vietnamese community living, studying, and working in Israel to strictly comply with directions from the Home Front Command and local authorities.
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The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) has served as a bridge connecting and uniting the community with the homeland, becoming a trusted source of support for Vietnamese expats in times of hardship.
The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction. Thirty-eight provinces and cities across the nation have already fulfilled their targets.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
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Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
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The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
President Tran Dai Quang (L) and Milan Mayor Guiseppe Sala (Photo: VNA) 
