Vietnam, France to jointly set up sci-tech university
The Government of Vietnam and France are determined to
establish a French Science and Technology University in Vietnam , said
a leading governmental official of Vietnam .
The Government of Vietnam and France are determined to
establish a French Science and Technology University in Vietnam , said
a leading governmental official of Vietnam .
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Thien Nhan made the statement in a recent interview with a Vietnam News Agency correspondent about his working visit to France from October 5-10.
A protocol to this effect is likely to be signed between the two countries during the upcoming Vietnam visit by French Prime Minister Francois Fillon this November, Nhan added.
During a week-long visit to France, the Deputy PM attended the 35 th General Assembly of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in Paris on October 7, had a working session with France’s Ministry of Higher University and Research and met with representatives of 30 member countries of the Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
Addressing the plenary session of the UNESCO’s 35 th General Assembly, Deputy PM Nhan called for increased exchanges of experience among UNESCO members in terms of how to tap recognised cultural resources and promote education of traditions and culture for students.
He also called for early examination and consideration by the UNESCO of Vietnam’s natural sites as world biosphere reserves.
On behalf of Vietnam , Nhan announced that Vietnam will host the international conference on “Cultural Heritage – the Role of the United Nations and Activities of Schools” that is likely to be held in 2011./.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Thien Nhan made the statement in a recent interview with a Vietnam News Agency correspondent about his working visit to France from October 5-10.
A protocol to this effect is likely to be signed between the two countries during the upcoming Vietnam visit by French Prime Minister Francois Fillon this November, Nhan added.
During a week-long visit to France, the Deputy PM attended the 35 th General Assembly of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in Paris on October 7, had a working session with France’s Ministry of Higher University and Research and met with representatives of 30 member countries of the Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
Addressing the plenary session of the UNESCO’s 35 th General Assembly, Deputy PM Nhan called for increased exchanges of experience among UNESCO members in terms of how to tap recognised cultural resources and promote education of traditions and culture for students.
He also called for early examination and consideration by the UNESCO of Vietnam’s natural sites as world biosphere reserves.
On behalf of Vietnam , Nhan announced that Vietnam will host the international conference on “Cultural Heritage – the Role of the United Nations and Activities of Schools” that is likely to be held in 2011./.
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