Education deemed best field of cooperation with Japan
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc met with Hiroshi Hase, Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, on May 4, describing education as the countries’ best cooperation realm.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc meets with Japanese Minister Hiroshi Hase (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA)ꦦ – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc met with Hiroshi Hase, Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, in Hanoi on May 4, describing education as the countries’ best cooperation realm.
He expressed his delight at the two countries’ signing of the strategic cooperation programme on education while highlighting the comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Japan.
Educational collaboration has been brought to fruition, he said, noting that there are
increasing numbers of Vietnamese and Japanese students in each other’s country.
Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training inked agreements with 17 universities in Japan on support and tuition fee reduction for students. The two Governments have also actively carried out training programmes to help Vietnam have skilled manpower.
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc asked the Japanese minister to press on with the strategic cooperation programme on education, supporting Vietnam in human resources development, boosting affiliation between the nations’ universities, and fostering the partnership in scientific research.
He considered the profound relationship between the two peoples a good condition for expanding their cultural ties.
On this occasion, the leader also expressed sympathy for Japan on the heavy damage caused by the recent earthquake. He highly values the Japanese people’s spirit during infrastructure rebuilding and life stabilisation.
At the meeting, Minister Hiroshi Hase informed the host about the education – training cooperation outcomes, adding that the application of the Japanese education model in Vietnam will be continued.
His country is ready to give training to Vietnamese doctors in cancer treatment using radiation therapy, which Japan has strength in. It will also work with the Southeast Asian nation to preserve old cultural publications, he said.
The official also conveyed PM Shinzo Abe’s invitation to his Vietnamese counterpart to visit Japan in the near future.-VNA
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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.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
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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The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
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Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
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Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc meets with Japanese Minister Hiroshi Hase (Photo: VNA)
