At the meeting, Prof.Dr Pham Quang Minh introduced to Mrs.Elisa Cavacece about the project “Cooperation to build capacity in USSH in key areas of International Studies in the context of rapid development” conducted by USSH and University College Cork (UCC-Ireland) with the sponsorship of Irish Aid Foundation. Among its achievements the most notable of which has been the introduction of the specialty International Studies Development, which welcomed its first batch of students in the year 2018-2019. It is expected in the coming year, the University will develop this specialty into a full bachelor's program.

Prof.Dr Pham Quang Minh presents a token to Mrs.Elisa Cavacece

In addition, the two sides discussed about the plan to hold a presentation given by Director General of Irish Aid Foundation Ruairi de Burca to USSH's audience on Ireland's International Development Policy as well as its aids for Vietnam. The event will take place on May 16th at USSH. The two sides have agreed on such issues as the location, participants, operational languages, reception procedures and equipment.

On behalf of the USSH, Prof.Dr Pham Quang Minh sent his thanks to the Embassy of Ireland in Vietnam for its idea of holding said event, and said the University committed to provide the best conditions for its success. This event will help USSH's students, lecturers and staff better understand and contribute to Vietnam-Ireland bilateral relations. On her part, Mrs. Elisa Cavacece said the Embassy would continue to side with USSH in its cooperative and developmental projects with Irish universities.