A performance of students from the Hanoi University's Faculty of Italian Studies at the celebration of Italy's 71st Republic Day in Hanoi (Photo: baoquocte.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam – Italy Friendship Association organised a friendship exchangein Hanoi on June 1 to celebrate Italy’s 71st Republic Day (June 2,1946 - 2017).
Speaking atthe event, Chairman of the association Nguyen Van Nam lauded Italy’s developmentand contributions to world peace and cooperation in the past 71 years,particularly as a founding and key member of the EU and a responsible member ofthe UN and many other multi-lateral organisations.
He said hisassociation is proud to help strengthen the friendship between the twocountries. He also praised the Hanoi University’s Faculty of Italian Studies,which is emerging as an Italian language and culture centre in Vietnam.
ItalianAmbassador to Vietnam Cecilia Piccioni said Vietnam and Italy are enjoying afruitful period of their relationship, with cooperation opportunities openingup in defence and security.
She saidstudents, researchers and artists are ideal ambassadors of each nation.-VNA