Ambassador Nguyen Hoang Long speaks at the opening ceremony of the honorary consular office of Vietnam in Dublin. Photo: VNA
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Vietnamese Ambassador to the UK Nguyen Hoang Long said the event marks an important step to further the effective political, trade, investment, educational, scientific and technological relations between Vietnam and Ireland, contributing to deepening the friendship between the two peoples.
Congratulating Patrick Gerard McKillen, a famous Irish businessman, who takes on the role of Vietnam's first Honorary Consul in Ireland, Ambassador Long said he believes that with his long experience working in Vietnam and love for Vietnam, Mr. McKillen will surely succeed.
Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs Sean Fleming said Ireland considers Vietnam an important partner in Asia. The opening of the honorary consular office will be a major milestone in strengthening the relationship between the two countries.