Prime Minister okays Switzerland-aided intellectual property project

VNGOVNet – After considering the proposal from the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI), PM Nguyễn Tấn Dũng approved the ‘Switzerland-Vietnam on Intellectual Property’ project at a cost of CHF1.3 million (equivalent to US$1 million) as a technical assistance grant from Switzerland. The corresponding capital is to be taken from the Ministry of Science and Technology (MST)'s budget.

January 27, 2007 10:34 AM GMT+7

The PM assigned the MST to complete, appraise, approve and implement the project in line with the current regulations based on the opinions of related agencies, particularly on budget management.

The MST is due to complete and submit a project agreement to the PM for signing with a representative from Switzerland pursuant to the current regulations on the signing and implementation of international treaties as well as the cooperation agreement between the two countries.

By Thanh Thúy