Nhan said he appreciated the initiative to host the programme, which offers Vietnam an opportunity to hail the world’s scientists and Nobel prize winners in various fields to the country.

He also said the event’s activities will help promote dialogue and establish long-term cooperative ties, particularly among the youth, to advance toward a peaceful world culture.

Morawetz said the programme has been held successfully in Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Cambodia since 2003.

It is scheduled to be held in Vietnam from November 2012 to March 2013 with a wide range of activities, including workshops, talks, and exchanges.

VNS