Irish President to pay state visit to Việt Nam

November 01, 2016 - 09:00

President of Ireland Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina Coyne will visit Việt Nam from November 5-11.

President of Ireland Michael D Higgins. — AFP/VNA Photo
Viet Nam News

HÀ NỘI – President of Ireland Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina Coyne will visit Việt Nam from November 5-11.
The visit is made at the invitation of President Trần Đại Quang and his spouse, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Việt Nam and Ireland established diplomatic ties in 1996.
Trade between the two countries has increased in recent years. Irish businesses in the dairy, seafood, consultancy and building materials sectors are investing in and trading with Việt Nam, according to the Irish Embassy in Việt Nam. — VNS

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