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VN calls for preservation of micro-organic genes

A ranking member of the NA announced on Nov. 27 that Vietnam is committed to legislation on biology and called on other countries to conserve valuable and rare micro-organic genes.
A ranking member of the NA announced onNov. 27 that Vietnam is committed to legislation on biology and calledon other countries to conserve valuable and rare micro-organic genes.

While receiving a contingent of international scientists in Vietnam fora workshop on microorganism held from Nov. 26-29 in Hanoi , NationalAssembly (NA) Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong expressed her hope thatthe international community will increase cooperation on training inthe field of bio-technology development.

She also praised ideas to boost collaboration in the field as well asthe organisation of the workshop itself, which she said is a chance forVietnamese scientists to exchange experiences and information withtheir colleagues from other countries.

Speaking at the meeting, Prof. Phillip Thornant from Belgium ’s Liegeuniversity stressed that the development of bio-technology--especiallyfor food and pharmaceutics, safety and hygiene and environmentalprotection—is a mutual concern of the entire world.

Other attendees expressed the hope that international cooperation willfocus not only on research but also on sharing ideas on micro-organicgenes and how to use them effectively./.
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