Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Việt Nam's Ambassador to the Republic of Italy Nguyễn Phương Anh at the recent reception ceremony in Rome . VNA/VNS Photo

ROME — Italian President Sergio Mattarella has said that Italy wishes to continue promoting its Strategic Partnership with Việt Nam, stressing the need for both sides to further step up cooperation across various fields.

The President made the remarks at a recent reception for Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyễn Phương Anh, who came to present her credentials.

President Mattarella congratulated the ambassador on her appointment and expressed confidence that during her tenure, she would make active contributions to elevating bilateral relations to new heights. He spoke highly of Việt Nam’s socio-economic development achievements and affirmed that Việt Nam is one of Italy’s leading partners in Southeast Asia.

The leader expressed his satisfaction with the strong development of Việt Nam–Italy relations and the close coordination between the two countries on international issues. He also shared his impressions of Việt Nam and its people, noting that he still cherishes fond memories of his previous official visit to the country.

For her part, the ambassador conveyed regards from Vietnamese Party, State, Government, and National Assembly leaders to President Mattarella.

The diplomat underscored that Việt Nam always attaches importance to and highly values its sound bilateral ties, political trust, and multifaceted cooperation with Italy.

She also expressed her hope to further promote bilateral relations, particularly in areas of shared interest such as trade, investment, high technology, and cultural exchanges. — VNS