A wide range of activities are being hosted during two weeks of Vietnam Days in the Italian city of Genoa.
An exhibition highlighting the solidarity and friendship between the twin cities of Hai Phong and Genoa opened for the public on November 18 as part of the opening ceremony.
A business conference, film screenings on the subject of Vietnam and a talk show presenting Vietnam in the past and present were also made available for participants to enjoy.
Organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Italy and the Vietnam-Italy Friendship Association, the event will run until December 1 as part of activities to mark the 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries.