Vietnam expects broader co-operation with US in science-technology
VOV.VN - Along with science and technology development the next decade will see the country focus on promoting innovation, circular development, and commercialising research outcomes.
These are the wishes expressed by Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Bui The Duy at the 11th meeting of the Vietnam-US Joint Committee on Science-Technology Cooperation held on December 9 in Hanoi.
He also showed the country’s desire for further US support and co-operation in the process of common growth in the near future.
Deputy Minister Duy highlighted the strong development of science and technology within the US, Vietnam, and the entire world, which directly influences people’s life. In addition, digital technology and artificial intelligence are in the process of growing strongly, thereby serving the circular economy and sustainable development.
In response, US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E Knapper said that the increasing linkages between the two nations in science and technology will serve to promote the prosperity and progress of both sides.
Moving forward to next year, the two sides will celebrate their strategic partnership, he noted, proposing that based on their long-term co-operative relations, the two sides can take their collaboration in science and technology to new heights.
At the event, participants spent time discussing the prioritised science and technology areas of both countries over the coming years, as well as the fields with high co-operation potential such as R&D activities in artificial intelligence and capacity building for STEM education.
They also gave their opinions on reports of four working groups in the fields of health and medical sciences, climate change, conservation, and biotechnology in agriculture.