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VN, Italy urged to promote economic cooperation

VGP – Receiving Mr. Roberto Colannino, Chairman of Piaggio (Italy) on Friday in Hà Nội, State President Nguyễn Minh Triết reiterated that the State of Việt Nam always encourages and assists foreign enterprises to do business and investment here.

November 20, 2009 7:25 PM GMT+7

State President Nguyễn Minh Triết (R) and Piaggio Chairman Roberto Colannino, Hà Nội, November 20, 2009r
Mr. Roberto Colannino revealed that his group is planning to make Piaggio Việt Nam a major center in Asia

The guest, who is also President of the Italian Air Company Alitalia, stated that the airline wants to shake hands with Vietnam Airlines to open direct air routes between the two countries.

Praising investment projects of Piaggio, State President Triết stressed that Việt Nam always wants foreign investors to succeed here, so as to promote Việt Nam’s development.

He stated that, on the basis of their political relations, the two countries should enhance economic, trade, investment cooperation and cultural exchange.

The host leader hoped that the cooperation between Alitalia and Vietnam Airlines will open a new channel for closer bilateral ties.

By Hạnh Phương