VN, Russia mull establishing Technology University

VGP – Deputy PM Nguyen Thien Nhan on Thursday had working session with the visiting delegation of Russia’s Ministry of Education and Science to discuss orientations for cooperation between the two countries.

April 18, 2013 3:58 PM GMT+7

Improving the quality of human resources is among Viet Nam's current top priorities

The move aims to prepare for the upcoming visit of PM Nguyen Tan Dung to Russia, scheduled in May this year.

At the session, both sides agreed they will sign an inter-governmental agreement to establish Viet Nam-Russia Technology University and step up cooperation in culture and transport research.

The University will be the symbol of the bilateral relations and reflect the political determination of the two Governments, Deputy PM Nhan said.

The two countries also agreed to elevate cooperation in education and training to strategic level./.

By Huong Giang