Potential and collaboration plan in education, science and technology between Vietnam and Russia were discussed at first meeting of the Russia-Vietnam committee for education, sci-tech cooperation.
Moscow (VNA) - Potential and collaboration plan in education, scienc♈e and technology b🐟etween Vietnam and Russia were discussed during the first meeting of the Russia-Vietnam committee for education, science and technology cooperation held in Moscow from November 5-6.
The event was co-chaired by Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Chu Ngoc Anh and Russian Deputy Minister of Education and Science Veniamin Kaganov.
The two sides focused on a bilateral cooperation model through the Vietnam-Russia Tropical Centre and spoke highly of the research platform of the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research in Dubna, which opens new opportunities to develop education and training cooperation between two nations.
They expressed their delight at education cooperation results over the past six decades, affirming that leaders of the countries always pay attention to strengthening and expanding connections in the field.
Anh and Kaganov highlighted that the meeting was a starting point to concretise the strategic partnership agreement in education, science and technology signed in 2014.
The meeting also served as a catalyst to lift up technology cooperation between the two countries, they agreed.
The Vietnamese official underscored that with excellent professional knowledge, Vietnamese graduates from Russian universities are holding key positions in State-owned agencies and education institutions in Vietnam.
At the end of the meeting, the two sides inked the minutes and working regulations of the Committee.
Education and sci-tech cooperation has always been considered one of the pillars of the Vietnam-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership since the two countries set up diplomatic ties in 1950.
The Russian Government provided nearly 800 scholarships for Vietnamese students during the academic year 2015-2016 and up to 1,000 scholarships are expected for the 2016-2017 school year.-VNA
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has committed all possible support to oil and gas ties between Vietnam and Russia as well as between their national oil and gas companies – PetroVietnam and Zarubezneft.
President Truong Tan Sang has called on Russian localities and Vietnamese cities, provinces and businesses to expand their cooperation in areas of their strength.
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Over the past three decades, Binh Duong has cemented its status as one of Vietnam’s most dynamic industrial hubs, building a robust foundation in manufacturing, exports, and investment. The province now has 30 operational industrial parks spanning over 13,000 hectares, with an occupancy rate exceeding 90%.
The diplomat emphasised that Vietnam places the highest priority on the development of science, technology, and innovation, viewing them as critical drivers for the country’s advancement in the new development era.
The PM revealed Vietnam’s plan to develop nuclear power in the near future, and called on the Swedish side to assist Vietnam in developing and refining legal and policy frameworks for the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes; training and developing human resources; ensuring nuclear safety; and conducting training and drills to improve incident management capabilities.
More than an art showcase, the second “Technology with heart” contest seeks to inspire innovation and spotlight the humanistic values that technology can bring into daily life, expected to contribute to a sustainable digital future.
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According to the Politburo’s Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, dated December 22, 2024, on making breakthroughs in the development of science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, this is considered a decisive factor in the development of nations. It is seen as a prerequisite and the best opportunity for Vietnam to become prosperous and powerful in the new era of the nation’s rise.
Vietnam’s demographic advantage, including a youthful population of 100 million in a “golden age”, further bolsters its ambitions. Its dynamic workforce, with a natural inclination toward science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), is a key asset in attracting private investment to innovation-driven sectors.
Vietnam views sci-tech as a decisive factor in national development and a key tool for achieving sustainable development goals, and is ready to boost sci-tech cooperation with Venezuela for mutual prosperity.
At the meeting. (Source: vovgiaothong)
