On the morning of May 30, 2024, French Ambassador to Vietnam Olivier Brochet and his delegation visited National Economics University (NEU) for a working meeting.

An overview of the meeting

Welcoming the delegation and attending the meeting on behalf of National Economics University (NEU) were Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU; and Dr. Dao Thanh Tung, Head of the Department of International Cooperation. Also representing the French Embassy was Denis Jérôme FOURMEAU, Attaché for Scientific and Academic Cooperation. Representing the French-Vietnamese Center for Management Education (CFVG) was Prof. Fabien De Geuser, Director of the Center.

On behalf of NEU’s faculty and staff, Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU, warmly welcomed Ambassador Olivier Brochet and his delegation, who had taken the time to visit the University for a working meeting.

At the meeting, Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong briefly introduced NEU’s history, strengths, and achievements in recent years. He affirmed: “As it works toward becoming a multidisciplinary, research-oriented university, particularly amid the current trend of global integration, NEU wishes to expand cooperation and share resources with more French universities and educational organizations in education, scientific research, and other areas. We also hope that the Ambassador will continue to support and work alongside NEU in establishing more comprehensive cooperation programs, with a focus on training a high-quality workforce for the labor markets of both countries.”

Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU, and French Ambassador to Vietnam Olivier Brochet exchange views at the meeting

Reflecting on the long-standing, positive cooperative relationship between Vietnam and the French Republic, and the recent milestone marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, Ambassador Olivier Brochet expressed confidence that the two countries would develop even more fruitful cooperation programs in the coming years, particularly in education and training.

French Ambassador to Vietnam Olivier Brochet also said that he was particularly impressed by and held in high regard NEU’s achievements over nearly 70 years. The Ambassador also emphasized the role of the French-Vietnamese Center for Management Education (CFVG) as a bridge between NEU and partners in France, and expressed his hope that NEU would continue to support CFVG in developing academic programs and partnerships with France.

Further discussing areas in which the two sides wished to strengthen cooperation in education and training in the coming years, the French Embassy representatives said they were ready to serve as a bridge to further expand cooperation and connect reputable universities and research institutes in France with NEU. They also offered to support the University and introduce it to experts, scientists, lecturers, and students at universities in France who are interested in participating in cooperative exchanges, research, and study at NEU.

Article and photos: Department of International Cooperation & Department of Communications

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