Vietnamese Ambassador to the UK and the Republic of Ireland Nguyen Hoang Long (second from right), Minister of State at the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs Sean Fleming (centre), and first Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Dublin Patrick Gerard McKillen (second from left) cut the symbolic ribbon to inaugurate the Honorary Consulate Office. (Photo: VNA)
London (VNA) - The Vietnamese Embassy in the UK held a ceremony on July 11 to inaugurate the Honorary Consulate Office of Vietnam in Dublin, the Republic of Ireland.
Earlier, in May, Patrick Gerard McKillen, a renowned Irishbusinessman with many years of attachment with Vietnam, was appointed as the firstHonorary Consul of Vietnam in Dublin.
In his opening speech at the inauguration ceremony, VietnameseAmbassador to the UK and the Republic of Ireland Nguyen Hoang Long believed that theopening of the Honorary Consulate Office was an important step towards furtherenhancing the effectiveness of political, trade, investment, educational,scientific, and technological relations between Vietnam and the Republic of Ireland, helping to maintain and deepen the friendship between theirpeople.
The bilateral trade, investment, and people-to-peopleexchanges have been on the rise. The Republic of Ireland provided about 5.6 million EUR in ODA forVietnam in 2021, and around 6.3 million EUR in 2022. There is a growing numberof Vietnamese students interested in pursuing higher education in the European nation.
Sean Fleming, Minister of State at the Irish Department ofForeign Affairs, said over the past 27 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the two nationshave cooperated closely and achieved many accomplishments. The Republic of Ireland always considers Vietnam an importantpartner in Asia, he affirmed.
In 2022, Vietnam-Ireland trade exceeded 985 million EUR,and Ireland hopes to see this trend continue developing and to capitalise on potentialto strengthen the bilateral commercial ties. Fleming emphasised that theinauguration of the Honorary Consulate Office would be an important milestone to consolidate and further promotethe relationship.
Honorary Consul Patrick Gerard McKillen expressed his honor to hold the post,committing to spare no efforts in carring out functions and tasks assigned tothe consulate.
The office is set to carry out citizen protection affairs, supportthe Vietnamese community in the Republic of Ireland, enhance the introduction and promotion ofVietnam and its people in Dublin in particular and the Republic of Ireland in general, helping to foster the bilateral cooperation in multiple fields.
🎐 On this occasion, Long also had a meeting withrepresentatives of the Vietnamese expatriate community in the Republic of Ireland, which consistsof about 5,000 people, and visited Minh Tam Pagoda – the first Vietnamesetemple in the country, which was inaugurated in May this year./.
Vietnam’s honorary consulate office in Japan’s Mie prefecture officially came into operation on April 9, with Moriyuki Taniguchi, a Japanese national, as its head.
Ireland will provide high-quality dairy products for the Vietnamese market, thus creating a breakthrough in the dairy sector, Minister of State at the Irish Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon T.D. told a seminar in Hanoi on September 6.
Ireland sees great potential to provide high-quality dairy products to the Vietnamese market, especially as tariffs will be reduced to zero percent on the first day of next year.
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.
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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.