The PM spoke highly of the contributions by the Eisenhower Fellowships to Vietnam over the years, as well as the support provided by the U.S. in education and training through prestigious scholarship programs such as the Eisenhower Fellowships.
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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (right) hosts a delegation from Eisenhower Fellowships in Hanoi on March 17. |
He suggested the organization voice its further support for relations with Vietnam for the benefit of the two peoples and for peace, stability and development in the region and the world. He also proposed that the U.S. side soon remove Vietnam from the strategic export control list (D1–D3) and recognize its market economy status.
The PM also called on the Eisenhower Fellowships to provide policy advice and support Vietnam in ensuring equal access to education for residents in remote and disadvantaged areas, including the construction of schools for victims of Agent Orange and communities heavily affected by war.
In addition, he suggested expanding cooperation between the Eisenhower Fellowships and Vietnam, increasing the number of scholarships for Vietnamese candidates and promoting exchanges among educational institutions, universities, research institutes and expert networks. He also encouraged the organization of training programs and academic exchanges in Vietnam.
Vietnam is ready to coordinate with the Eisenhower Fellowships and relevant partners to strengthen such activities, he noted, expressing his belief that with its extensive network and international reputation, the organization will continue contributing to the Vietnam–U.S. relations.
The government leader emphasized that Vietnam hopes to further develop its Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with the U.S. in a more substantive and in-depth manner, based on respect for each other’s independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and political institutions.
He emphasized that Vietnam–U.S. relations have continued to grow strongly and comprehensively in recent years, with cooperation in science, technology, education and training serving as crucial pillars.
PM Pham Minh Chinh also reaffirmed that Vietnam considers people as the center, the driving force and the key resource for development, while education-training, together with science and technology, is regarded as top national policies. Developing high-quality human resources is therefore a crucial foundation and driver for the country’s development breakthroughs, he added.
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An overview of the meeting |
Christine Todd Whitman, who led the delegation, spoke highly of Vietnam’s development achievements, as well as its increasingly important role and influence in the region.
She said that through the Eisenhower Fellowships, many Vietnamese participants have had opportunities to engage in professional exchanges, expand partnerships and strengthen networks, thereby enhancing mutual understanding and trust between leaders, scholars and experts of the two countries.
Members of the delegation said that during their three-day visit they had productive working sessions and successfully organized the Asia Rising conference in Ho Chi Minh City, which facilitated discussions on development trends in Vietnam and Southeast Asia, as well as new cooperation opportunities. They affirmed that they will continue promoting cooperation with Vietnam, particularly in the areas highlighted by the PM.
Source: VNA