Venezuela and Vietnam ink New Educational Cooperation Agreement
On November 21, Vietnam’s University of Technology and Management (UTM) and Andrés Bello Catholic University (UCAB) of Venezuela signed an educational cooperation agreement for the 2024-2029 period. This signing is part of the events commemorating the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, established in 1989.
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| At the the signing ceremony. |
The signing ceremony took place during a visit by a UTM delegation led by Rector Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Xuan Son, aiming to enhance educational and political ties between the two nations.
UCAB Rector Dr. Arturo Peraza praised the visit, highlighting its significance as the countries celebrate 35 years of diplomacy. He expressed confidence that the agreement would strengthen educational partnerships between Vietnam and Venezuela.
Dr. Peraza emphasized the agreement's role as a legal framework for joint teaching, research, and technology efforts. It will also allow students from both countries to better understand each other's culture, fostering closer bilateral friendship.
Both universities are leaders in eSports education, a rapidly growing industry. The partnership aims to train a skilled workforce for this emerging sector.
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