(VOVworld) - Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung received Minister for Science and the Arts of Germany’s Hessen state, Boris Rhein, in Hanoi on Friday. He pledged concerted efforts to work with Germany in developing bilateral relations, particularly cooperation in politics, diplomacy, economics, trade, investment, education, and science-technology.

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung (R) and Hessen Minister for Science and the Arts Boris Rhein (Photo: VNA)

He described the Vietnam – Germany University project as a “lighthouse” in the two countries’ cooperation. Mr. Dung said Vietnam will continue fine-tuning mechanisms and policies to facilitate the university’s development, he added.
Boris Rhein stressed that Hessen state will strengthen coordination with the countries’ ministries and sectors in effectively realizing joint agreements and programs, including extending supports towards the successful operation of the Vietnam – Germany University.