SFSI Attends Vietnam - Ireland Bilateral Cooperation Conference

SFSI were delighted to co-chair the Vietnam Ireland Bilateral Cooperation Conference with the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, in coordination with the Embassy of Ireland in Vietnam on the 4th November 2025. This event marks an important milestone for agricultural cooperation, a key objective of the The Ireland-Vietnam Agri-food Partnership (IVAP), funded by Irish Aid. 

Nguyen Do Anh Tuan, Director General of the International Cooperation Department, emphasised that Vietnam is demonstrating its determination to build a modern, responsible agricultural sector through programs such as the 1-million-hectare high-quality, low-emission rice project, circular agriculture, and digital transformation. 

The Irish Ambassador to Vietnam, Deirdre  Ní Fhallúin, also reaffirmed support for IVAP as a platform for collaboration, bringing together government agencies, research institutions, academia, civil society, the private sector, and international partners, to co-develop solutions and innovations that support the implementation of Vietnam’s Food Systems Transformation Strategy and National Action Plan.

SFSI project manager Dr. John Rae moderated a panel discussion on North-South collaboration, bringing together public and private sector professionals from Vietnam and Ireland. Closing remarks were provided by Director General of the International Cooperation Department Nguyen 

Vietnam and Ireland look forward to continuing to expand their bilateral partnership through technical assistance, scientific and technological research collaboration, innovation, knowledge sharing, training, and human resource development.