Hanoi, April 21 -- Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang hosted a reception in Hanoi on April 21 for Irish Ambassador to Vietnam Deirdre Ni Fhalluin to discuss measures to strengthen bilateral cooperation and preparations for the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations (1996-2026).​

The meeting also aims to seek ways to realise the outcomes of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam's visit to Ireland in October 2024.

​Hang appreciated Ireland's close coordination in successfully organising the Vietnam-Ireland political consultation in Dublin in March 2026 and officially opening Vietnam's Embassy in Dublin, describing it as a milestone reflecting bo...