Vietnamese scientists in France contribute to homeland
Outstanding Vietnamese scientists and experts living in France gathered at a meeting in Paris on December 17 to seek ways to contribute more to the home country’s development.
Vietnamese Ambassador to France Nguyen Ngoc Son speaks at the event(Source: VNA)
Paris (VNA) – Outstanding Vietnamesescientists and experts living in France gathered at a meeting in Paris onDecember 17 to seek ways to contribute more to the home country’s development.
In opening the meeting, VietnameseAmbassador to France Nguyen Ngoc Son said the Vietnamese community in Francehas the right to feel proud of the many intellectuals and scientists whostudied in France and made significant contributions to the home nationdevelopment over the past nearly one century.
He honoured such outstanding scholars asTran Dai Nghia, Pham Ngoc Thach, Ta Auang Buu, Le Tham Thiem, Ho Dac Di, TranHuu Tuoc, among others.
Many others are currently involved in numerousprojects and works in Vietnam, contributing actively to the nation’sdevelopment, Son said, citing as examples Professors Tran Thanh Van, Le KimNgoc, Nguyen Khac Nhan, Le Van Cuong and Nguyen Quy Dao.
The Ambassador stressed that the VietnameseParty and the State have identified science and technology as the first priorityto in efforts to narrow the development gap between Vietnam and other nations.Therefore, thousands of Vietnamese experts and scientists living and working inFrance will be a great force to help Vietnam reap benefits from the fourthindustrial revolution and success in international integration and development.
Prof. Nguyen Duc Khuong, President of theAssociation of Vietnamese Scientists and Experts in France (AVSE) introducedthe network of Vietnamese experts and scientists in France recently set up bythe Association.
For his part, Prof. Nguyen Quy Dao, EmeritusResearch Director of the French National Institute for Scientific Research(CNRS) introduced a France – Vietnam cooperation programme on trainingengineers with the participation of 10 French Universities and four Vietnamese partners.
During the meeting, participants alsoexpressed their concern over the modest pace of national development andsuggested measures to counter challenges facing numerous fields, includinghealth care, culture, and urban development.-VNA
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The programmes have brought about positive changes to rural infrastructure, comprehensively improved the material and spiritual lives of farmers, and contributed to Vietnam's economic restructuring, said PM Pham Minh Chinh.
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PM Pham Minh Chinh highlighted how Vietnam's revolutionary press has continuously evolved and strengthened over the past century, affirming its role as a sharp and vital political, cultural, and ideological weapon serving the Fatherland and the people in the glorious revolutionary cause of the Party.
Vietnamese Consul General in Fukuoka Vu Chi Mai highlighted the growing demand for Vietnamese workers in Kyushu, especially in Fukuoka, Oita, and Saga prefectures. Currently, the region employs about 35,000 Vietnamese manual workers and over 5,000 IT engineers.
In Vietnam’s case, she said, President Ho Chi Minh demonstrated his strategic vision by founding the revolutionary press a century ago. The late leader understood the press's role not only as a means to reflect the country’s realities but also as a powerful tool to strengthen national unity and inspire the resistance wars and national construction process.
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The VNA delegation, led by General Director Vu Viet Trang, actively participated in the event, engaging in both professional and diplomatic activities.
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Granma and the VNA have great potential for cooperation, especially in sharing content regularly, so that VNA products are published on Granma platforms and vice versa, thereby helping Cuban and Vietnamese people access true information and gain a deep understanding of each other's country and people.
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Vietnamese Ambassador to France Nguyen Ngoc Son speaks at the event(Source: VNA) 
