(VOVworld) – Irish President Michael Daniel Higgins talked to students at the Vietnam National University on Tuesday during his ongoing state visit to Vietnam.
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| Irish President Michael Daniel Higgins talked to students at the Vietnam National University on November 8, 2016 (Photo: VNA) |
In his speech with the theme “Sustainable Development”, President Michael Daniel Higgins said Vietnam and Ireland share a similar history as the two countries have shifted from an agriculture-based economy to a manufacturing model. He said he believes Vietnamese students will play a key role in designing a development model suitable to the local cultural and historical conditions.
Also on Tuesday, President Higgins and his wife attended an art show marking the 20th anniversary of Vietnam-Ireland diplomatic ties at the Hanoi Opera House.