(VOVWORLD) - As part of the ongoing State visit to Vietnam by King Philippe and Queen Mathilde, a delegation of Belgian ministers, regional governors, and leaders from universities and research institutions visited the Vietnam National University (VNU) in Hanoi on Tuesday.
 VNU signs a framework cooperation agreement with KU Leuven University. (Photo: chinhphu.vn) |
On this occasion, VNU-Hanoi in collaboration with the Wallonia-Brussels Delegation to Vietnam, KU Leuven University, and Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), organized a series of academic exchange events, including a seminar celebrating three decades of sustainable development through joint research, a high-level discussion on advancing academic and research partnerships, and a workshop on digital medicine for neurodegenerative diseases.
VNU-Hanoi President Le Quan emphasized the significance of these exchanges as a key milestone in the 30-year history of successful cooperation between Vietnam and Belgium in science, education, and research.
Luc Sels, Rector of KU Leuven of Belgium, stressed the importance of expanding academic cooperation, especially in the face of global uncertainties.
He said Vietnamese and Belgian organisations have established an exemplary model of cooperation, where both sides contribute and benefit equally.
Sels outlined three pillars of collaboration: ensuring research excellence, translating results into tangible community benefits, and fostering societal relevance.
On this occasion, VNU-Hanoi and its affiliated units signed six cooperation agreements with Belgian organisations focused on education, research, and academic exchange