Vietnam to Link with EU on S & T
July 6, 2007| |
Senior official in charge of scientific affairs in Vietnam signified their interest to cooperate with the European Union on building the scientific and technological ties between the two countries. Deputy Minister of Science and Technology (MoST) Tran Quoc Thang made the affirmation during his working sessions with European Commission officials, including Director General for Research Jose Manuel Silva Rodriguez, Deputy Secretary General Herve Jouanjean, and Director of the Office of EU commissioner in charge of scientific research Peter Droll.
Tran Quoc Thang said that Vietnam will consider teaming up with the EU in hi-tech projects in such priority fields as biotechnology, information technology, automation technology, and material technology.
Viet Nam and the EU officially established a mechanism for their cooperation in science and technology through this EC visit to the Ministry of Science and Technology.
For more news from Vietnam, contact Hien Le at hientttm@yahoo.com
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