Nearly 300 Italian friends and overseas Vietnamese in Italy attended the annual function, which has been held annually by the association over the past 25 years.
The association’s president, Roberto Cocievari, praised Vietnam’s socio-economic achievements, which have helped it become one of the fastest-developing countries in the Asia-Pacific region.

The Vietnamese Minister Counsellor, Tran Xuan Thuy, took this occasion to thank the members of the Italy-Vietnam Friendship Association and its chapter in the Lombardia region for their valuable support and their solidarity with the Vietnamese people since the two countries established diplomatic ties 35 years ago.
All proceeds collected from the gala diner is aimed at building a school for Vietnamese children.