The Bucharest University of Civil Engineering has its origins in the "School of Land Surveying" founded in 1818 and the "School of Bridges, Roads and Mines" founded in 1867; it was merged into the Bucharest Institute of Civil Engineering in 1948; then changed to its current name in 1994. The university currently has more than 8,600 students with 7 faculties, 22 departments and 18 research centers.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh revisits Bucharest University of Civil Engineering.
During the period 1970-1980, Bucharest University of Civil Engineering trained about 1,000 Vietnamese students, including Dr. Nguyen Manh Kiem (former Minister of Construction ), Mr. Tran Van Huynh (former Deputy Minister of Construction )... From 2008 to present, there have been 5 international students including 1 PhD, 4 bachelors under the scholarship agreement between the two governments. Thuy Loi University (Vietnam) - Liège University (Belgium) - Bucharest University of Civil Engineering signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in research and teaching of civil engineering.
Here, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited the hydraulic laboratory, visited the international student dormitory; wrote in the guestbook and received a commemorative certificate (a copy of the Prime Minister's thesis, transcript, etc. while studying) from the school's leaders.
The school leaders and students were delighted to welcome former student Pham Minh Chinh, who graduated with honors in 1984. They also highly appreciated the leadership capacity, vision and key concerns of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in the direction and administration of the Vietnamese Government and his contribution to solving common problems of the world; they believed that the Prime Minister's visit to Romania this time would be a great success.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visits the hydraulic laboratory.
In his speech to the school's leadership, teachers, students and delegates, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh spent most of his speech talking about the relationship between the two countries.
In particular, cooperation in the field of education and training - a highlight in the cooperative relationship between the two countries, the Prime Minister said that in the period of 1960-1989, Romania trained about 100-200 Vietnamese students annually. In 2003, the two sides signed an Education Cooperation Agreement, implemented from the 2004-2005 school year. In 2023, the two sides signed a Cooperation Program in the field of education and training for the period 2022-2026. The number of students studying under the Agreement from 2004-2023 is 139 people, including 31 PhDs, 32 Masters, 76 universities...
Up to now, Romania has trained about 4,000 Vietnamese students and postgraduates, many of whom have become leading scientists, professors, and doctors in various fields, and many leaders are Ministers, Deputy Ministers, etc. The Prime Minister sincerely thanks and hopes that Romania will continue to pay attention and grant more scholarships to Vietnamese students and postgraduates.
The Prime Minister writes in the guestbook when visiting the Bucharest University of Civil Engineering.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh expressed his emotion many times when returning to visit the beloved school where he had been attached for many years - the place that had equipped him with life lessons that, for the Prime Minister personally, still hold true value. He expressed his deep gratitude to generations of teachers who have devoted themselves to teaching, imparting knowledge and noble values to students; at the same time, he sent his thanks to his friends who have accompanied and supported him with a special bond; and cherished the beautiful and unforgettable memories during his time training, studying and researching here.
The Prime Minister also expressed his pride in witnessing the strong development in terms of facilities, modern training models, innovation in teaching and research, and the achievements of the school over the past years; wishing and believing that the school will achieve even greater results.
"Everything is changing, only the feelings between people remain unchanged and are growing," the Prime Minister emotionally spoke and said that every time he comes to Romania, he returns to visit the school, no matter how short or long the time.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks during his visit to Bucharest University of Civil Engineering.
As an alumnus, the Prime Minister congratulates all students who have been, are and will be members of this school, with their passion and efforts contributing to the development of the construction industry and of Romania.
"We are always proud to be students of the Bucharest University of Civil Engineering and together we will contribute to the further blossoming and fruitfulness of the Vietnam-Romania friendship and cooperation. To me, the Bucharest University of Civil Engineering is a part of my life," said the Prime Minister.
The Prime Minister affirmed that no matter what position he holds, he will always wholeheartedly join hands to foster the relationship between the two countries, towards the goal of peace, prosperity and sustainable development.
The Prime Minister received a commemorative certificate (a copy of his thesis, transcript, etc. while studying) from the school's leaders.
The Prime Minister hopes and believes that, with the visits of the two countries' senior leaders, the traditional friendly and cooperative relationship between the two countries will become increasingly deeper, more substantial and more effective, for the benefit of the two nations and peoples, for peace, cooperation and development in the region and the world.
"As the Romanian proverb goes 'Orice sa fie nou, dar prierenul vechi', everything may pass but friendship always remains," the Prime Minister said emotionally.
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