Phong expressed his delight at the fruitful development of the Vietnam-Italy strategic partnership, while lauding the role of Brandi in promoting the relations between the two countries as well as ties between Ho Chi Minh City and Italy, especially in the fields of culture and heritage conservation.
The chairman said he hoped Brandi’s successor will continue to help strengthening collaboration between Italy and Ho Chi Minh City in economy, trade, science-technology and education, while continue efforts to implement joint initiatives and cooperation projects between the two sides.
He wished that the Italian diplomat will continue to gain new successes in his new position.
For his part, Brandi thanked Ho Chi Minh City's leaders and administration for creating optimal conditions and supporting him to fulfill his tasks.
On the occasion, the city's administration presented Brandi with a Ho Chi Minh City Insignia, which will be transferred to the Italian Consulate General.
