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Central area of District 1, Ho Chi Minh City on the banks of the Saigon River. Photo: Thanh Vu.
Ambassador Nguyen Thi Van Anh, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to UNESCO, shared: This is good news at the beginning of Giap Thin spring for Vietnam, not only a pride but also international recognition for excellent efforts of cities in promoting lifelong learning for all local people. This is a step to specifically implement the policies, guidelines and policies of our Party and State on international integration, promotion of learning, promotion of talent, building a learning society, improving the quality of education and human resources. force.
For his part, Mr. Dao Quyen Truong, Deputy Director of the Department of Cultural Diplomacy and UNESCO - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Member and Secretary of the Vietnam UNESCO National Committee assessed that this is the result of implementing the Cultural Diplomacy Strategy. until 2030, thereby contributing to the successful implementation of the Resolution of the 22th Party Congress, Resolution 25 of the Politburo on international integration and Directive 2030 of the Secretariat on promoting and raising the level of international integration. multilateral diplomacy until XNUMX.
This is also the result of determination, effort and close coordination in recent times of the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City and the People's Committee of Son La province with the Vietnam National Committee for UNESCO and the Department of Foreign Affairs. cultural exchange and UNESCO - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Permanent Delegation of Vietnam next to UNESCO, Vietnamese and international experts and scientists as well as the important contributions of local people.
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Son La city. Photo: Son La Newspaper.
Previously, in 2020, Sa Dec city, Dong Thap province and Vinh city, Nghe An province, were honored to be recognized as members of this Network and in 2022, Vietnam will have Cao Lanh city, Dong Thap province. The tower is recognized as a Network member. Thus, up to now, Vietnam has a total of 5 cities recognized as members of the "Global Network of Learning Cities".
To be recognized as a member of the “Global Learning Cities Network”, cities must commit to facilitating lifelong learning for all citizens. The application review process is conducted very strictly by UNESCO, conducted by leading independent experts in education based on 42 criteria related to building a city of lifelong learning.
Joining the “Global Learning Cities Network” will help cities and local people have more favorable conditions to exchange ideas, knowledge and experiences through a dynamic network of 356 cities worldwide. Cities also receive technical support throughout the process of building a learning city, which is a candidate for the UNESCO Learning City Award.
These provide tremendous opportunities for cities to strengthen international cooperation, promote their partnerships and connection networks to promote lifelong learning of their citizens, and increase the quality of their lives. high international reputation, increased ability to attract investment..., thereby making practical contributions to the sustainable development of cities in particular and the country in general.
KHAI HOAN – MINH DUY
Nhan Dan Newspaper reporter residing in France
