(VOVworld)- Vietnam and Italy have signed an air transport agreement to promote flights between and through the two nations’ territories. The document was signed in Rome on Friday by Deputy Minister of Transport Pham Quy Tieu and Italian Deputy Foreign Minister Bruno Archi. The agreement stipulates the rights and responsibilities of concerned parties in line with the laws of their respective countries and the Convention on International Civil Aviation. These articles regulate transport rights, aviation safety and security, air schedules, tariffs, transport fees and formalities on granting licenses and certificates. Addressing the signing ceremony, the Italian Deputy FM said that the signing of the agreement will provide a good foundation for the two countries to carry out specific steps in the aviation field that will help promote economic cooperation on a par with their traditional friendship.