Singaporean Ambassador's special affection for the young generation of Vietnam

On October 31, the Diplomatic Academy welcomed Singaporean Ambassador to Vietnam Jaya Ratnam to visit and exchange with staff, lecturers and students of the Faculty of International Economics within the framework of the seminar "Vietnam - Singapore Bilateral Relations" organized by the faculty.

From the connection of the Vietnam - Singapore Friendship Association, the event has a special meaning, creating conditions to help students learn more about the friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Singapore. (Source: Diplomatic Academy)

Director of the Diplomatic Academy, Dr. Nguyen Hung Son received Ambassador Jaya Ratnam. The two sides discussed potential cooperation directions between the Academy and the Embassy of Singapore, especially in the fields of training, academic exchange and student exchange.

Director of the Diplomatic Academy, Dr. Nguyen Hung Son received Singaporean Ambassador to Vietnam Jaya Ratnam. (Source: Diplomatic Academy)

Dr. Nguyen Thi Minh Phuong, Dean of the Faculty of International Economics , expressed her gratitude to the Singaporean Ambassador for taking the time to visit, talk at the “Vietnam-Singapore Bilateral Relations” seminar and interact with students. She emphasized that the seminar was not only an opportunity for students to directly approach important foreign affairs issues in the Vietnam-Singapore relationship, but also clearly demonstrated the internationalization orientation in the research and training strategy that the faculty is striving to implement.

Dr. Nguyen Thi Minh Phuong, Head of the Faculty of International Economics, expressed her gratitude to Singaporean Ambassador to Vietnam Jaya Ratnam for taking the time to interact with students. (Source: Diplomatic Academy)

Sharing with students, Ambassador Jaya Ratnam reviewed the outstanding achievements in the Vietnam-Singapore relationship, especially the Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP) model, a symbol of effective and sustainable economic cooperation between the two countries.

The Ambassador said that Vietnam is currently the 30th largest economy in the world, while Singapore still maintains its position as the leading FDI investor in Vietnam. In addition to economic cooperation, the two countries are expanding cooperation in strategic areas such as education , people-to-people exchange, digital transformation and green growth, important pillars shaping the future of bilateral relations and their common role in the ASEAN region.

Emphasizing Singapore's efforts in supporting Vietnam in the fields of humanitarianism and natural disaster response, demonstrating the close friendship between the two countries, Ambassador Jaya Ratnam also informed about the donation of aid goods to help Vietnamese people overcome the consequences of floods, thereby continuing to strengthen the spirit of close cooperation between the two countries, not only in economic aspects but also in sharing responsibility for the regional community.

Singaporean Ambassador to Vietnam Jaya Ratnam receives souvenirs from students of the Faculty of International Economics. (Source: Diplomatic Academy)

The exchanges between the Ambassador and students were lively with many questions revolving around educational cooperation opportunities, student exchange programs, solutions to respond to transnational cybercrime and orientations to promote Vietnamese tourism in the new context. The Ambassador took the time to listen and share sincerely, creating motivation for students to study and research.

Ambassador Tao Thi Thanh Huong, former Vietnamese Ambassador to Singapore, expressed her deep gratitude to Ambassador Jaya Ratnam.

Present at the discussion, former Vietnamese Ambassador to Singapore Tao Thi Thanh Huong expressed her appreciation for the Singaporean Ambassador taking the time to interact with students during her busy time before the end of her term in Vietnam. She thanked Ambassador Jaya Ratnam for his heartfelt, practical and inspirational sharing, which demonstrated his special affection for the young generation as well as for the Vietnam-Singapore friendship.

Ms. Tao Thi Thanh Huong said that the two sides need to further strengthen cooperation, exchange and internship activities for students of the Academy in the coming time.

The seminar ended in a warm, friendly and inspiring atmosphere. The event not only helped students better understand the dynamic and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Singapore, but also opened up valuable practical connection opportunities in study, research and international integration.

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