On the afternoon of October 2, in Dublin (Ireland), General Secretary and President To Lam visited Trinity College Dublin. Trinity College Dublin is one of the oldest and most prestigious higher education institutions in Ireland. The school was founded in 1592, located in the heart of Dublin and is considered the leading university in Ireland, as well as one of the most prestigious universities in Europe. General Secretary and President To Lam delivered a speech: "Vision for a new era in Vietnam - Ireland friendship and cooperation, for peace, cooperation and development".

General Secretary and President To Lam presented the Khue Van Cac symbol to Trinity College Dublin Library. Photo: Minh Nhat

Speaking at the school, General Secretary and President To Lam emphasized that Vietnam and Ireland have many similarities in history and culture. Both peoples have undergone great sacrifices and losses on their journey of steadfast and indomitable struggle for freedom and national independence. Both countries uphold the tradition of studiousness, peace and hospitality, family values ​​and solidarity. Vietnam appreciates Ireland's remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and Ireland is also a symbol of solidarity and international prestige. The General Secretary and President thanked Ireland for its valuable support for Vietnam's development over the past nearly 30 years, especially in the fields of hunger eradication and poverty reduction, overcoming the consequences of war, supporting vulnerable groups, improving economic management capacity, gender equality and responding to climate change.

General Secretary and President To Lam speaks. Photo: Minh Nhat

The General Secretary and President affirmed that under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Vietnam is steadfast in its goal of “national independence associated with socialism,” taking this as its ideology and guiding principle to protect and develop the country. Vietnam continues to take people as the center and driving force for development; build a rule-of-law State, of the people, by the people and for the people; consistently implement a foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, peace, friendship, cooperation and development, multilateralize and diversify relations, be a friend, a reliable partner, an active and responsible member of the international community; proactively and actively integrate deeply and comprehensively into the international community. The General Secretary and President said that, inheriting the nation's tradition of loving peace, harmony, and "using benevolence to replace violence", Vietnam persists in its "four no's" defense policy. With that mindset, Vietnam has made positive contributions to international peace and security. Over the past 10 years, thousands of Vietnamese soldiers have accompanied the United Nations in its efforts to maintain international peace and security and improve the lives of people in many countries around the world. Entering a new era of development, with new position and strength, Vietnam is determined to effectively implement new-age diplomacy, ready to make more active and proactive contributions to world politics, the global economy and human civilization. General Secretary and President To Lam said that after nearly 3 decades of establishing diplomatic relations, the friendship and multifaceted cooperation between Vietnam and Ireland have been developing positively. Vietnam always attaches importance to its relationship with Ireland, a dynamic member of the EU, a pioneering country in innovation and a source of the world's elite. This visit will contribute positively to the relationship between the two countries. The world is undergoing changes, the General Secretary and President stated, for Vietnam this is an important period and strategic opportunity, a sprint stage to create a new era - the era of the Vietnamese people's rise. To make the most of the strategic opportunity, turn challenges into opportunities and build a prosperous future for both countries, General Secretary and President To Lam emphasized the directions. Firstly, proactively create a new development space for the benefit and prosperity of the people of the two countries; the framework of the Strategic Partnership in higher education that the two countries will establish will contribute to promoting the strengths of each country and the achievements of bilateral cooperation over the past nearly 30 years. Opening up new directions for cooperation, linked to the trends of the times; spreading more strongly the common values ​​that the two countries share with the younger generation.

Photo: Minh Nhat

Second, create a breakthrough in enhancing autonomy, self-reliance, self-strengthening and adaptability to new global challenges; need to jointly change the mindset and method of handling global challenges, from "passive response and overcoming to proactive prevention and control from early and from afar"... Third, raise the level and proactively expand the contributions of Vietnam and Ireland to international peace, cooperation and development. As active and responsible members of the international community, Vietnam and Ireland need to continue to promote multilateral cooperation, respect international law, especially the settlement of disputes by peaceful means, not threatening or using force in international relations... General Secretary and President To Lam concluded his speech with an Irish proverb: "In all relationships, friendship is the best and will always be so". General Secretary and President To Lam believes that Vietnam and Ireland will continue to stand side by side, cooperate closely, and move towards a higher level of relations in the future, for the benefit of the people of the two countries, for a future of peace, stability, cooperation, and development in the two regions and the world.

General Secretary and President To Lam visits Trinity College Dublin Library. Photo: Minh Nhat

General Secretary and President To Lam visited the book room, where the original medieval book “Book of Kells” is displayed; visited the Ancient Library, listened to an introduction to “The 1916 Irish Declaration of Independence” and the Irish Harp, the symbol of Ireland.
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