Vietnam, Italy conduct more than 40 joint scientific research projects

Vietnam and Italy have carried out more than 40 joint scientific research projects since 1992 when the two sides signed the first protocol on scientific and technological cooperation, according to Italian Ambassador to Vietnam Antonio Alessandro.
Vietnam, Italy conduct more than 40 joint scientific research projects ảnh 1Italian Ambassador to Vietnam Antonio Alessandro speaks at a press conference to mark the Italian Research Day in the World (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam and Italy have carried outmore than 40 joint scientific research projects since 1992 when the two sidessigned the first protocol on scientific and technological cooperation,according to Italian Ambassador to Vietnam Antonio Alessandro.

He said that the projects have contributed to thedevelopment in various areas, serving the life of people in both countries.

According to the ambassador, this year, the Italian Research Day in the World,which is observed annually on April 15, comprises a UniSmartItaly event, avirtual fair that presents the Italian academic system to the Vietnamese publicinterested in study opportunities abroad. The event will take place fromApril 16-24.

Alongside, a workshop on Vietnam-Italy scientific and technologicalcooperation will be held virtually on May 6 in Hanoi to discuss achievementsand prospects of bilateral collaboration in the field, he added./.
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