Rome, July 28 -- Hanoi and Rome have signed a joint statement aimed at strengthening comprehensive cooperation, marking a new step in relations between the two capitals.

A Hanoi delegation led by Tran Dinh Canh, member of the Standing Board of the Hanoi Party Committee and Chairman of the committee's Inspection Board, held a meeting with Rome authorities on July 27 (local time) during a working visit to Italy.

At the meeting, both sides praised the positive development of Vietnam-Italy relations in general, and cooperation between Hanoi and Rome in particular.

They affirmed their commitment to increasing exchanges and expanding collaboration across areas of shared interest, contributing to the effective implementation of the Vietnam-It...