Rome: Vietnam is considered a country with great growth potential and is highly valued by Rome and Italy in their strategies to develop partnerships, as discussed at a conference held in Rome on March 14. The event gathered over 120 delegates from diplomatic missions, government agencies, and businesses, addressing critical issues in bilateral relations, particularly in trade, culture, and tourism between Italy and four Asian countries closely linked to Italy – Vietnam, Thailand, China, and Japan.
According to Vietnam News Agency, Vietnam stands as Italy’s largest trading partner within ASEAN, with bilateral trade turnover reaching 6.9 billion USD in 2024, marking a 13.1% increase year-on-year. The conference consisted of four thematic discussion sessions focused on the cultures and traditions of the four Asian countries, along with topics related to tourism, agriculture, sustainable development, trade, and contemporary arts.