Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Hoang Hiep and Italian Ambassador to Vietnam Antonio Alessandro witnessed the signing of the document.

At the signing ceremony between the Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and Italian multinational energy company Eni S.p.A in Hanoi on May 23.

Country Managing Director at Eni Vietnam BV Alessandro Gelmetti said that the signed MoU is expected to contribute to Vietnam’s efforts to reduce emissions by boosting the sustainable development of forests and emission-reducing agricultural activities. Eni guarantees it will assist Vietnam both financially and technically in long-term projects to help achieve Vietnam’s goals, he noted.

“Italy is proud to be a strategic partner of Vietnam and 2023 is also the year Italy and Vietnam celebrate the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic relations. With this MoU, Eni can cooperate with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Vietnam to conduct activities on energy as well as decarbonising to combat climate change,” said Alessandro.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Hoang Hiep appreciated the signing of the MoU on cooperation between the Ministry and Eni. He expressed his belief that the MoU will contribute to fostering public-private partnership to develop a green, sustainable and low-emission agriculture.

Ambassador Antonio Alessandro said that the signing of the document is an important step to further promote cooperation between the two countries.

Vietnam showcases farm produce at Macfrut trade fair in Italy

The Vietnamese Embassy in Italy is showcasing Vietnam’s fruits, vegetables and spices at the 40th Macfrut international trade fair in Rimini city in the Emilia Romagna region from May 3-5, within the framework of the Vietnam-Italy Year 2023 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties and the 10th anniversary of strategic partnership.

Vietnamese handicrafts promoted in Italy

A forum on opportunities for Vietnamese handicraft products has taken place as part of the MIDA – Florence International Crafts Fair 2023, which runs in Italy from April 25 to May 1.

Potential of Vietnamese farm produce valued in Italy

Renzo Piraccini, President of Cesena Fiera, has wished that Vietnam will join the Macfruit 2023 – a fruit and veg professional show in the Italian city of Rimini from May 3-5, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties to introduce its popular tropical farm produce such as dragon fruit, lychee and ginger.

Vietnam attends Italy’s 11th World Chili Pepper Trade Fair

Vietnam is among exhibitors at the 11th edition of the World Chili Pepper Trade Fair (Fiera Campionaria Mondiale del Peperoncino) in the city of Rieti, central Italy from August 24 – 28, introducing not only its best chili pepper products but also other farm produce, such as pepper, tea, coffee, wood ear, shiitake mushrooms and galangal.

“Fruit garden of Vietnam” on display at Italy’s Macfrut trade fair

Vietnamese agricultural products are on display at Macfrut 2022: Fruit and Vegetable Professional Show held in the city of Rimini, Italy from May 4 - 6.

Source: NDO