Italy's top news agency ANSA has
signed a cooperation agreement with Vietnam's VNA wire service
as part of its ongoing drive to boost its international ties.
The agreement was signed in a ceremony held on Monday in Hanoi
in the presence of Italy's Ambassador to Antonio Alessandro,
with ANSA officials taking part via video link.
"Today's signing (of the cooperation agreement) fills a vacuum
in bilateral relations between Italy and Vietnam, in view of the
celebrations for the 50th anniversary of them beginning,"
Alessandro said.
He said the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the
States would be marked by "events, activities, visits and
opportunities".
The cooperation deal makes it possible for the two agencies to
use each other's services for editorial purposes.
"The agreement will make our two countries even closer than they
already are and it will offer new opportunities for reciprocal
awareness and collaboration between the two agencies on both the
editorial and technological fronts," said ANSA Managing Director
Stefano De Alessandri.
"This collaboration will soon be able to take a concrete form
with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between
Vietnam and Italy".
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