(VOVworld) - The Vietnam-Italy Friendship Association held a meeting in Hanoi on Saturday in celebration of Italy’s Republic Day on June 2. Association Vice President, Nguyen Van Nam hailed the Italian government and people’s support for Vietnam during Vietnam’s struggle for independence and reunification in the past and Vietnam’s development and international integration today. Italian Vice Ambassador to Vietnam Natalia Sanginiti said she hoped for more activities organized by the Vietnam-Italy Friendship Association in the future to boost mutual understanding between Vietnam and Italy. She pledged Italy’s continued support and cooperation with the association in enhancing the two countries’ friendship and cooperation.