President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins concluded his State-level visit to Vietnam from November 5 – 14 at the invitation of his Vietnamese counterpart Tran Dai Quang.
President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins (L) meets with Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins concluded his State-level visit to Vietnam from November 5 – 14 at the invitation of his Vietnamese counterpart Tran𒀰 Dai Quang.
During his trip, the Irish President had talks with President Quang and met with Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, and National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.
At the talks and meetings, the two sides expressed their satisfaction at the thriving bilateral relations and agreed to step up cooperation in potential and mutually beneficial fields such as trade-investment, education-training, green technology, renewable energy, agriculture, health, and sustainable development.
They were unanimous to increase all-level delegation exchanges, create favourable conditions for and encourage businesses to cooperate in renewable energy, agriculture and food processing, information-communication, health, and aviation, especially when the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement is going to be signed and enforced.
Both nations defined education-training as a focus of cooperation in the coming time, hence they encouraged universities to forge partnership and boost culture and art exchange activities.
President Michael D.Higgins revealed that Ireland will soon announce the national strategy on development cooperation with Vietnam in the 2017-2020 period.
The two countries agreed on the significance of keeping peace and security and enhancing international cooperation. They said they will continue close coordination at global forums such as the United Nations, the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM), and the ASEAN-EU cooperation framework.
Regarding the East Sea issue, the two sides concurred to address disputes by peaceful means in line with international law, especially the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
Presidents Tran Dai Quang and Michael D. Higgins witnessed the signing of cooperation agreements between the two countries’ ministries, businesses, and universities in the fields of education-training, wind power, information technology, post and telecommunications, and medical equipment.
During his visit to Vietnam, the Irish President attended an art programme celebrating the 20th anniversary of Vietnam-Ireland friendship, talked with students and lecturers from the Vietnam National University in Hanoi, and participated in an exchange between businesses from Ho Chi Minh City and Ireland.
He also laid a wreath at the Monument 🍨to Heroes and Fallen Soldiers in Hanoi and toured theꦑ central province of Quang Tri.-VNA
President Tran Dai Quang and his Irish counterpart Michael D.Higgins have affirmed their wish to deepen the friendship and multi-dimensional cooperation between Vietnam and Ireland
The Irish Government considers Vietnam an important partner in the region and wishes to enhance multifaceted cooperation with Vietnam, particularly in trade, investment, education-training.
An art programme took place at the Hanoi Opera House on November 8 to celebrate the 20 th anniversary of Vietnam-Ireland diplomatic ties and friendship.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins (L) meets with Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (Photo: VNA)
