State President praises scientists’ contributions

• Enormous investment needed in science-technology

State President Truong Tan Sang emphasised this in Hanoi on September 1 while presenting the Ho Chi Minh and State awards on science and technology to 75 scientists working in the field of national defence.

Mr Sang said the Party and State always recognise the great contributions scientists have made to national construction and defence.

In this new period of development, the President said the Party and State consider scientific and technological development, together with education, as top national priorities, which will contribute to ensuring sustainable development, sharpening the nation’s competitive edge and raising its defence capacity.

The Party and State have support policies to facilitate the development of science and technology, he said, adding that he hopes scientists, both at home and abroad, will uphold their patriotism and use their intelligence to gain greater achievements and contribute more to the process of industrialisation and modenrisation.

Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Quan said the Ho Chi Minh and State Awards are the most honourable awards  granted to scientists in recognition for their contributions to the nation.