Irish Minister’s Vietnam Visit Highlights Expanding Cooperation in Culture, Education and Development

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In Hanoi, Minister McConalogue met with Acting Minister for Education and Training Hoang Minh Son, Deputy Minister for Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Dao Cuong, and Deputy Minister for Health Tran Van Thuan.

Minister of State Charlie McConalogue T.D. announced a grant of €900,000 to expand a programme improving infant and young child nutrition in Vietnam, in partnership with Alive & Thrive, during a visit to Duc Giang General Hospital. (Photo: Irish Embassy in Vietnam)

As part of the Government of Ireland’s longstanding development cooperation programme in Vietnam, Minister McConalogue visited Duc Giang Hospital, where he announced €900,000 in funding for an infant nutrition programme, delivered by the Embassy’s partner, Alive and Thrive.

Minister McConalogue also visited UN House, where he met with UN Resident Coordinator Pauline Tamesis and announced €400,000 in funding to support the Provincial Governance and Public Administration Performance Index (PAPI) programme, delivered by the UNDP.

Minister McConalogue also had a number of business engagements in Ho Chi Minh City, supported by Enterprise Ireland - Ireland’s trade promotion agency.

Minister McConalogue was the guest of honour at the Embassy’s St. Patrick’s Day Reception in Hanoi, which provided an opportunity to meet with important political, economic, and development partners of the Embassy. This event, along with his attendance at the St. Patrick’s Day Fleadh, organised by the Saigon Irish Society in Ho Chi Minh City, and at a GAA (Irish football) youth blitz organised by the TH School, allowed the Minister to meet with many members of the vibrant Irish community in Vietnam.

Ireland’s Minister of State at the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport Charlie McConalogue TD spoke at the Embassy’s St. Patrick’s Day reception in Hanoi. (Photo: Irish Embassy in Vietnam)

Minister McConalogue said: “Ireland’s relationship with Vietnam continues to grow in depth and ambition. Irish organisations, businesses, educators, and development partners are doing remarkable work that reflects our values and strengthens our global presence. My visit is an opportunity to acknowledge their contribution, to reinforce our partnerships, and to open new avenues for cooperation in sport, culture, education, and sustainable development.”

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