On the occasion, the relevant agencies from Vietnam and Laos discussed measures to enhance cooperation through a forum on improving the quality of training in education cooperation between Vietnam and Laos.
The event, which was held jointly by the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training and Lao Ministry of Education and Sports, aims to celebrate the Vietnam-Laos Solidarity and Friendship Year 2022, the 60th anniversary of their diplomatic ties, and the 45th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between Vietnam and Laos.
Through the nearly 40 pavilions at the exhibition, Vietnamese higher education institutions introduced their potentials and strengths and scholarships to Lao students and people.
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Lao students are eager to learn about Vietnamese universities. (Photo: NDO) |
The exhibition attracted hundreds of students from Lao National University and more than 1,300 12th graders from 12 high schools across Vientiane.
Speaking at the event, Deputy Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Van Phuc affirmed that the exhibition was a chance for Lao students, lecturers, researchers and managers to meet, exchange information and seek scholarships and cooperation opportunities with universities in Vietnam.
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Lao students at the expo (Photo: NDO) |
Within the framework of the exhibition, a forum on improving the quality of training in education cooperation between Vietnam and Laos was held, with the participation of nearly 300 delegates.
According to Deputy Minister Phuc, during the development process of the two countries, the Vietnamese and Lao governments have set out specific strategies for cooperation in education and human resource development.
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At the forum on improving training quality in education cooperation between Vietnam and Laos. (Photo: NDO) |
The forum offered an opportunity for educational institutions, educational management agencies and enterprises from Vietnam and Laos to share their achievements and proposed specific issues towards improving the quality of higher education of the two countries.
Also yesterday, Vietnam's Cuu Long University coordinated with the Institute of Information and Communication Technology under the Ministry of Science and Communication of Laos inaugurated the UCL-IICT Vietnamese-language training centre.
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The delegates visit the UCL-IICT centre. (Photo: NDO) |
The centre features many function rooms, meeting the modern Vietnamese learning environment for Lao students.
Once completed, the centre is ready to train about 100 Lao cadres and international students in Vietnamese in preparation for studying at Vietnam's Cuu Long University.
