On the afternoon of April 22, 2025, Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of National Economics University (NEU), welcomed and met with a delegation from Russian universities belonging to the Russia–Vietnam Association of Economics Universities.

An overview of the meeting

Representing the delegation from Russian universities at the meeting were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Liliya V. Prikhodko, Vice Rector for International Cooperation and Head of the Department of International Relations at the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, who led the delegation, along with other delegation members.

Also attending from NEU were Dr. Dao Thanh Tung, Head of the Department of International Cooperation; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ho Dinh Bao, Head of the Department of Personnel and Organization; Prof. Dr. To Trung Thanh, Head of the Department of Research Management; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ta Van Loi, Rector of the College of Business; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Son, Vice Rector of the College of Economics and Public Management; and faculty and staff of the University.

Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU, speaks with the delegation

Speaking at the meeting, Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong expressed his pleasure in welcoming the delegation and affirmed that the traditional solidarity and friendship between Vietnam and the Russian Federation remain strong and deep. Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong emphasized that throughout history, the former Soviet Union and present-day Russia have made major contributions to Vietnam’s national liberation, defense, and economic development.

Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong also shared that many of NEU’s current lecturers and administrators studied in Russia and have held or continue to hold important positions in the University’s administration, demonstrating the close ties and effectiveness of educational cooperation between the two countries.

Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Liliya V. Prikhodko, head of the delegation, exchange gifts and pose for a commemorative photograph

At the meeting, the two sides discussed and agreed on areas of cooperation, including student exchanges; exchanges of lecturers and academic experts; the organization of bilateral scientific conferences and academic meetings; academic programs and professional development courses for lecturers; and scientific research cooperation in economics, finance, and management.

In particular, the two sides agreed to organize an international scientific conference in Moscow in September 2025, co-chaired by NEU and the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation. The conference will serve as an important forum for researchers, lecturers, and experts from the two countries to engage in academic exchange and promote in-depth cooperation in the coming period.

Delegates attending the meeting pose for a commemorative photograph

Article and photos: Department of Communications

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