Receiving the delegation from the Embassy of Ireland in Vietnam.

During the meeting, Professor Pham Quang Minh introduced Ms. Elisa Cavacece to the project "Capacity Building Cooperation in Key Areas of International Studies at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities," implemented by the University and University College Cork (UCC, Ireland), with funding from the Irish Aid Fund. Among the project's achievements, the most notable is the establishment of the International Development Studies specialization, with its first cohort of students in the 2018-2019 academic year. It is expected that in the next academic year, the University will develop this specialization into an independent bachelor's program.

Professor Pham Quang Minh presents a commemorative gift to Ms. Elisa Cavacece.

In addition, the two sides discussed organizing an exchange and presentation by Mr. Ruairi de Burca, Director General of Irish Aid, to students and staff of the University on Ireland's International Development Policy, as well as the aid that Ireland provides to Vietnam. The event will take place on May 16th at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities. Both sides have reached preliminary agreement on issues such as the venue, participants, language, reception procedures, and equipment.

On behalf of the University, Professor Pham Quang Minh expressed his gratitude to the Irish Embassy in Vietnam for the idea of ​​organizing this event. The Rector stated that the University would do its utmost to ensure the success of the exchange. This activity also helps students, lecturers, and staff of the University to better understand and contribute to strengthening bilateral relations between Vietnam and Ireland. For her part, Ms. Elisa Cavacece pledged that the Irish Embassy would continue to cooperate with the University of Social Sciences and Humanities in collaborative projects and development with Irish universities.