Participants in the ceremony held by the Vietnamese Embassy in Italy on September 5. (Photo: VNA)Rome (VNA) – The Vietnamese Embassy in Italy held a ceremony on September 5 night to celebrate the 78th anniversary of Vietnam's National Day (September 2, 1945 - 2023). Vice President of the Italian Senate Maurizio Gasparri told the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s correspondent that Italy wants to strengthen friendship and respects Vietnam. Italian companies have been present in Vietnam, particularly the Piaggio Group which has operated effectively in Vietnamese and Asian markets. At the ceremony, participants were treated to musical performances and Vietnamese foods./.