Rome, April 29 -- Five decades since national reunification (April 30, 1975-2025), Vietnam has transcended the scars of war to become a success story in the world, an Italian scholar has remarked.

In an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency, Professor Masina Pietro Paolo from the University of Naples "L'Orientale" highlighted peace as the cornerstone of Vietnam's current strength and global standing. He emphasised that after suffering from the great pain and losses during wartime, the Vietnamese people understand better than anyone the value of peace. Vietnam has steadfastly pursued peaceful and friendly ties with its neighbours and strengthened international cooperation across political and economic spheres.

The transformation o...