Leaders extend greetings on Ireland’s National Day
State President Vo Van Thuong, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, and National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue on March 17 sent separate greetings to leaders of Ireland on the occasion of its National Day.
Hanoi (VNA) – State President Vo VanThuong, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, and National Assembly Chairman VuongDinh Hue on March 17 sent separate greetings to leaders of Ireland on theoccasion of its National Day.
Recipients include Michael D. Higgins,President; Leo Varadkar, Taoiseach (Prime Minister); Seán Ó Fearghaíl, Ceann Comhairle of DáilÉirean (head of the Lower House); and Jerry Buttimer, Cathaoirleach of SeanadÉireann (head of the Upper House).
Thesame day, Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son cabled his greeting to his Irish counterpart Micheál Martin.
Vietnam and Ireland established diplomaticrelations on April 5, 1996./.
The Vietnamese Intellectual Society in the UK and Ireland (VIS) will contribute to the building of Vietnam's strategic policies while actively strengthening bilateral relations, and attracting the UK Government-funded projects in the fields of research and science-technology, said its Chairman Prof. Nguyen Xuan Huan.
The official visit to Ireland on February 28-29 by Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son will mark a new stage of development in bilateral relationship, developing it in a more intensive, effective and sustainable direction, especially in the fields of politics, diplomacy, economics, trade, investment, climate change response, green growth, education and training, and people-to-people exchanges
President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins has agreed to foster bilateral cooperation and connectivity with Vietnam across spheres, especially economy, people-to-people exchange, and education-training.
Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and Ireland’s Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defense of Ireland Micheál Martin agreed on orientations and measures to strengthen the relations between the two countries in the time ahead, during their talks in Ireland on February 29.
The draft law on protection of infrastructure related to national security should spell out core conditions, including the level of impact on national security, the risk of disrupting essential operations and the need for special protection. He said the Government should set detailed technical criteria, said a deputy from Lam Dong province.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam attended a ceremony in the southern province of Vinh Long on November 5 to mark the National Great Unity Day (November 18) and Vietnam Culture Day 2026 (November 24).
The national target programme on crime prevention and control for 2026–2035 aims to mobilise the combined strength of the political system and society in combating crimes, particularly drug-related offences, with people placed at the centre and the commune level serving as the foundation.
They include the consideration and approval, under simplified procedures, of an NA resolution on special mechanisms and policies for tourism development; and the consideration of investment policy decisions for three expressway projects
Legislators will debate the consolidated State Budget Law, a bill designed to institutionalise the Party policy on perfecting financial and budgetary institutions, sharpen the allocation and use of public resources, and clear public investment bottlenecks.
Party General Secretary and President To Lam's reception for Lao NA President Sonexay Siphandone, Vietnam attending the 11th Lancang–Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, and the Vietnam-EU Economic and Trade Cooperation Forum 2026 are among news highlights on November 4 evening.
The officials agreed to use the 35th anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2027 as an important milestone to further deepen bilateral relations, enhance economic resilience and diversify partners amid global uncertainties.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung suggested a resilient and innovative Mekong–Lancang region be built, regional connectivity strengthened, coordination between the MLC and other regional and Mekong cooperation mechanisms boosted, cooperation in addressing non-traditional security challenges fostered, and people placed at the centre of the MLC.
Officials agreed that their foreign ministries should continue working together to promote high-level and other-level mutual visits and meetings; strengthen their role as focal points in supporting the countries' ministries, agencies and localities to step up economic, trade and investment partnerships; and make better use of the potential and complementary strengths of the two economies.
The 11th Vietnam-UK Strategic Dialogue was co-chaired by Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang and UK Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Indo-Pacific at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Rosalie Winterton in London on November 3.
Phu Tho hopes to step up delegation exchanges and share experience in Party building, local governance, and socio-economic management and development with Lao localities.
The CPV official encouraged reputable and capable Zhejiang-based enterprises to increase investment in Vietnam, particularly in areas they are strong at, including infrastructure development, the digital economy and the green economy.
Speaking highly of the RoK's achievements in combating corruption, Chairman of the Commission for Internal Affairs Le Minh Tri stressed that as Vietnam pursues its target of double-digit economic growth in 2026 and subsequent years, anti-corruption efforts must not only focus on detecting and handling violations but also contribute to development.
National Assembly (NA) President Tran Thanh Man said the coordination programme aims to link legislative work, appraisal and supervision with State management, improve the legal and policy framework, and address obstacles to policy implementation in ethnic minority, mountainous and border areas. It also seeks to strengthen information sharing and inter-agency coordination, improve living conditions for ethnic minority communities and reinforce public trust in the Party and State.
To ensure that the projects are completed on schedule and meet quality standards, Standing Member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu requested relevant agencies continue enhancing their sense of responsibility and coordination throughout implementation.
The two leaders expressed satisfaction with the strong development of the great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion, which have grown increasingly substantive across Party, State, local and people-to-people channels.
Top leader To Lam said the Party Central Committee expects much from the capital and has granted it breakthrough mechanisms, meaning greater responsibility and higher determination. Hanoi must lead not only in economic growth but also act as a standard-bearer in Party building and rectification, a model in renewing thinking and administrative reform, a leader in preserving and spreading Thang Long-Hanoi cultural values, and a driver of better living standards.
Politburo Member, Standing Member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat and Secretary of the Party Committee of Central Party Agencies Tran Cam Tu asked each Standing Board member and Secretary of subordinate Party committees of the Party Committee of Central Party Agencies to keep up responsibility and uphold exemplary role, lead resolutely, fix shortcomings and limitations, and strive to complete 2026 tasks well.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung called for more concrete measures to boost exports, reduce the trade deficit, stimulate private investment, remove obstacles facing businesses and improve productivity through science, technology and the development of new economic sectors. He stressed the need to accelerate the development and completion of databases, connect information systems and simplify administrative procedures through the reuse of existing data.