Vietnamese scientists in Australia voice opinions

The Vietnamese Embassy to Australia hosted a seminar on July 4 in Canberra, bringing together more than 20 Vietnamese scientists, who works at universities and research institutes across Australia.
The Vietnamese Embassy to Australia hosted a seminar on July 4 inCanberra, bringing together more than 20 Vietnamese scientists, whoworks at universities and research institutes across Australia.

Present at the event were Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia LuongThanh Nghi and representatives of the Ministry of Science and Technology(MOST) and the Ministry of Education and Training (MET).

In his opening remark, Ambassador Nghi briefed attendees on thecomprehensive partnership between Vietnam and Australia which has beenstrengthened following the visit of Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung toAustralia last March.

Both sides have beenimplementing the Scientific and Technological Agreement inked in 2013with a focus on information exchange, technology transfer and training,Nghi said.

He also spoke highly of the contribution of the scientists to the country’s socio-economic development over the years.

During the seminar, scientists in various fields shared ideas onseveral matters, including technology transfer in Vietnam, theimplementation of joint research projects with counterparts in the homecountry, and the training of young Vietnamese scientists.

They also gave feedback on policies towards overseas Vietnamesescientists, practical application of research projects and how toestablish a network between domestic and overseas scientists.

The seminar was among a series of activity by the Government toencourage overseas Vietnamese scientific and technological specialiststo assist with national industrialization and modernisation.-VNA

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