Scientists To Boost Vietnam - UAE Cooperation
A working delegation led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Van Linh, Vice Chairman of the Central Theoretical Council and Vice Chairman of the Scientific Council of Central Party Agencies of Vietnam, paid a working trip to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from September 1-7 to foster bilateral exchanges in service of policymaking, digital transformation, and innovation.
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The Vietnamese delegation conducted a series of working sessions during the week-long visit. According to VNA, they held meetings with the United Arab Emirates University, the Khalifa University of Science and Technology, the TRENDS Research and Advisory, the Museum of the Future.
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| A working delegation led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Van Linh, Vice Chairman of the Central Theoretical Council and Vice Chairman of the Scientific Council of Central Party Agencies of Vietnam (fifth from left), paid a working trip to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from September 1-7 (Photo: VNA). |
They also visited several sci-tech organizations under the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology. Welcoming the delegation are the counterparts from the UAE side. The hosts proposed several initiatives to increase information sharing, and hold joint seminars, and scientific activities between the two countries.
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| Within the framework of the trip, the delegation visited and worked with the Vietnamese Embassy on the UAE (Photo: VNA). |
Economic cooperation between Vietnam and the UAE is flourishing, with two-way trade estimated at nearly US $4 billion in the first seven months of this year, marking a 47% annual increase. Both sides are determined to elevate their bilateral relations and swiftly conclude negotiations to sign the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Towards the negotiation conclusion, Vietnam and the UAE are committed to further promoting comprehensive cooperation across economy, trade, investment, innovation, renewable energy, logistics, technology, tourism, and agriculture.
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