Cooperative ties between Vietnam, China academies praised
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has lauded cooperative ties between the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) over the past two decades
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam (R) and CAS President Bai Chunli (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam spoke highly of cooperativeties between the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) and theChinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) over the past two decades during a receptionin Hanoi on April 28 for CAS President Bai Chunli.
Since1995, the two academies have conducted exchanges to share scientific experienceand signed 19 memoranda of understanding on cooperation in biodiversity, protectionof plant ecosystem, environment, energy, among others, Dam said.
Heasked VAST and CAS to further step up cooperation in various fields, such as exchangeof students, training young scientists and holding seminars and conferences to announcethe results of natural science studies.
Thetwo sides should accelerate joint researches on materials, space technology,biodiversity, preservation of biologically-active compounds, geology, marinegeophysics, in addition to promptly building labs for joint studies andestablishing an environment monitoring network.
Prof.Bai, who is also President of the World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), promised toenhance coordination in scientific research with VAST, adding that a studyproject on sediments of the Holocene period in Vietnam’s Red River Delta andChina’s Yangtze River Delta is underway.
Baisaid that TWAS is a global science organisation established in 1985 in Trieste,Italy, representing nearly 130 academies worldwide, including VAST. Each year, TWASholds a plenary session gathering the world’s leading scientists and sciencemanagers, including science ministers and representatives from scienceacademies as well as scientific research and training establishments from allparts of the globe.-VNA
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The Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) should spare time studying the application of scientific achievements into reality, especially in production, business and start-up.
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Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
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The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
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Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
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Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam (R) and CAS President Bai Chunli (Source: VNA) 
