President Vo Van Thuong with international and Vietnamese scientists. Photo: Thong Nhat/VNA
The conference was held on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the Vietnam Association of Science Encounters, and the 10th anniversary of the operation of the International Center for Interdisciplinary Science and Education (ICISE) in Quy Nhon city, Binh Dinh.
Speaking at the meeting, representatives of scientists said that Vietnam is a country with a young, dynamic workforce with potential and the will to rise. Vietnam also fully converges factors to develop basic science and promote the development of the future. Many Vietnamese scientists are well known nationally and internationally.
Professor Geradus 't Hooft, Nobel Prize in Physics 1999 Photo: Thong Nhat/VNA
Expressing their desire to be willing to cooperate and work with Vietnam, the delegates said that, with existing strengths, Vietnam should take advantage to develop science and technology commensurate with its potential. Scientists want to have more destinations, more models of science development centers similar to ICISE in Quy Nhon, Binh Dinh to contribute more to science and education of Vietnam.
The comments also expected the Party and State to have policies to ensure employment positions, professional working environment, and limit constraints by administrative procedures; creating conditions for scientists to attend conferences and seminars abroad as well as creating conditions for international scientists to live and work in Vietnam...
State President Vo Van Thuong delivered a speech. Photo: Thong Nhat/VNA
Delighted to meet and listen to the enthusiastic and sincere evaluations and suggestions of scientists for the development of Vietnamese science, President Vo Van Thuong acknowledged and highly appreciated the Association. science "Meeting Vietnam" and especially the persistent contributions of Professor Tran Thanh Van, Professor Le Kim Ngoc as well as scientists of the Meeting Vietnam Association during the past 30 years to science, education education in Vietnam. Thanks to that, Quy Nhon and Binh Dinh have become the meeting place, exchange and work of the world's leading scientists. Through activities such as: effective connection, cooperation and training, support for scientific activities, and training of high-quality human resources, has led, inspired, and opened up research and development directions. create conditions for Vietnamese students and young generations to approach and develop, especially in the fields of physics and basic science.
“What the Science Society Meets Vietnam has done is important to the development of science and education in Vietnam in particular, and the development of Vietnam in general,” the President said. emphasize.
The President said that Vietnam came up from a country that went through wars with many wounds that needed to be healed, starting from a low economy, after nearly 40 years of renovation, Vietnam has achieved many achievements so far. great achievements of historical significance in many fields. The position, prestige and international cooperation relationships are increasingly expanding, enhancing, contributing to sustainable development, peace, cooperation and development of the region and the world.
Affirming that in Vietnam's success, there is a great contribution of overseas intellectuals and international friends, on this occasion, the President praised and highly appreciated the families of two Professors Tran Thanh Van and Le. Kim Ngoc - typical and exemplary scientific intellectuals who have been very famous abroad, but following the call of their hearts and love for the Fatherland, have returned to the country and worked tirelessly, overcoming obstacles. barriers, obstacles, construction and dedication, doing many practical and meaningful things for the cause of science and education in Vietnam.
Professor Tran Thanh Van gave a speech. Photo: Thong Nhat/VNA
On behalf of the Party and State leaders, the State President sincerely thanks scientists, researchers and scholars of different ages, skin colors, different nationalities, but meeting in the love of science. study, love for Vietnam and in the efforts to cultivate good values for humanity together.
Referring to the challenges and difficulties, as well as opportunities and potential breakthroughs to realize the aspirations of prosperity and happiness for the people, the President said that the Party and State of Vietnam are well aware. A country that wants to break through and develop needs a strong science and education foundation. On the path of innovation, international integration, national construction and development, realizing the aspiration and vision to 2045 to become a high-income developed country, the Party and State of Vietnam always consider science and technology. and education and training is the leading national policy.
Emphasizing: "Talent is the nation's vital energy", is "the precious capital of the nation", the President stated that the Party and State of Vietnam always wants each individual's talents to be promoted, which is a factor. Humans are always at the center of development. Affirming that Vietnam identifies intellectuals as a particularly important labor force in the process of accelerating industrialization and modernization of the country and international integration, the President stated that Vietnam always attaches importance to income. attract and use talents, develop high-quality human resources, build a strong intellectual team to raise the nation's intellectual level and the strength of the country, consider investment in building a team of intellectuals as the first investment. investment for sustainable development.
"A nation cannot proudly reach out to the world without a team of talented intellectuals," the President said.
State President Vo Van Thuong delivered a speech. Photo: Thong Nhat/VNA
Quoting Albert Einstein's quote: "The law of attraction is not responsible for people falling in love", the President said that Vietnam is still a country with many difficulties and conditions to attract and attract. The guidance may not be equal to that of developed countries, but scientists are still fervently coming to Vietnam, because of unconditional love and affection, very sincere and natural. The attraction of Vietnam probably comes from culture, from smiles, from optimism, with peace and hospitality, the desire to learn and from passionate patriots who value the values of Vietnam. sustainable treatment.
The President hopes that in the coming time, Vietnam will continue to receive the cooperation and support of international scientists, Vietnamese scientists abroad, and overseas Vietnamese scientists. Through cooperation and connection, exchanges can nurture, support, inspire and lead in scientific research for young Vietnamese scientists at home and abroad, and welcome more scientists. There are many policy suggestions and valuable experiences on sustainable development and development, so that science and education can make the most contributions to Vietnam's socio-economic development. , contributing to the achievements of world science.
President Vo Van Thuong with international and Vietnamese scientists. Photo: Thong Nhat/VNA
The State President asked agencies, ministries, branches and localities, including Binh Dinh province, to continue to accompany effectively, actively coordinate actions, and support the Meeting to realize Vietnam's ideas. , a nice and feasible project for science and education in the country, especially on strategic issues in the context of deep international integration.
In addition, it is necessary to develop and perfect appropriate mechanisms and policies to create conditions and mechanisms to attract international scientists to Vietnam more and more firmly. In particular, promoting potentials, building networks to bring together Vietnamese scientists living abroad to contribute to the country, science and education in the country, so that Vietnam can become a better country. integrate more deeply with the world in all aspects, enhance the position and prestige of Vietnam, together build a prosperous and sustainable Vietnam on the foundation of science and quality education. .
