Irish President hosts official welcoming ceremony for General Secretary and President To Lam

On October 2, a solemn ceremony was held at the Irish Presidential Palace to welcome General Secretary and President To Lam on his state visit to Ireland. Irish President Michael D. Higgins and his wife presided over the ceremony.

Irish President Michael D. Higgins and his wife came to the parking lot to welcome General Secretary and President To Lam , with many Irish children waving the national flags of both countries.

Irish President and his wife welcome General Secretary and President To Lam. PHOTO: HONG NGUYEN

Immediately after the welcoming ceremony, General Secretary and President To Lam had a private meeting with Irish President Michael D. Higgins. At the end of the private meeting, General Secretary and President To Lam and Irish President Michael D. Higgins, along with the high-ranking delegations of the two countries, held official talks.

General Secretary and President To Lam reviews the guard of honor . PHOTO: HONG NGUYEN

After the official talks, General Secretary and President To Lam and President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins planted a souvenir tree in the garden of the Presidential Palace. Earlier, at the Presidential Palace, General Secretary and President To Lam signed and wrote in the guest book: "I am delighted to visit Ireland - a beautiful "pearl island" rich in cultural traditions and very grateful for the warm and respectful welcome that the President and the Irish people have given me and the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation. Despite the geographical distance, with a shared history of the long struggle for independence and resilient rise, Vietnam and Ireland have built a strong relationship over the past nearly three decades since the establishment of diplomatic relations.

General Secretary and President To Lam writes in the guest book. PHOTO: HONG NGUYEN

With the good results of cooperation, political trust and great potential of the two countries, I believe that the Vietnam - Ireland relationship will develop more and more strongly and effectively. On this occasion, I would like to wish Ireland continued prosperity and development. May the Vietnam - Ireland friendship and cooperation be further consolidated and expanded, for the benefit of the people of the two countries, for peace , stability, cooperation and development in the two regions and in the world." On this occasion, General Secretary and President To Lam and the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation laid flowers at the National Monument, located on Parnell Square in the center of the Irish capital Dublin.

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