The provincial delegation promotes cooperation with South Korean partners

Provincial leaders and delegates witness the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on cooperation between Thai Binh University and Suwon Women's University.

The delegation saw the participation of Mr. Vu Ngoc Tri, Member of the Provincial Party Committee and Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Council, and leaders of various provincial departments, agencies, and units.

At Suwon Women's University, the delegation discussed with university leadership the potential for expanding cooperation in training, student and faculty exchanges, and the implementation of educational programs aligned with the province's human resource development needs. Both sides discussed the mutual recognition of credits and degrees, as well as the implementation of scholarship programs, aiming to create more opportunities for students from Hung Yen to study, conduct research, and gain experience in South Korea.

As part of the visit, Thai Binh University and Suwon Women's University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The cooperation focuses on academic exchanges and cultural and linguistic interaction, as well as the collaboration in training and professional skill development, particularly in fields relevant to labor market demands.

Speaking at the MOU signing ceremony, Mr. Pham Van Nghiem, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, emphasized Hung Yen's commitment to developing high-quality human resources. He highlighted the province's focus on training female personnel and enhancing opportunities for education, employment, and adaptability to the labor market. With strengths in such fields as beauty services, design, hospitality, healthcare, foreign languages, and various technical and modern service sectors, Suwon Women's University holds significant potential for expanding cooperation with educational institutions in Hung Yen.

Provincial leaders and delegates take a commemorative photo following the working session at Suwon Women's University.

Provincial leaders and delegates take a commemorative photo with faculty members and students of Suwon Women's University.

The strengthening cooperation with South Korean educational institutions aligns with the university's strategy of multidisciplinary training and linking education with the workforce needs of enterprises, economic zones, and industrial parks, while expanding learning and practical training opportunities for students.

Following the working session at Suwon Women's University, the provincial delegation toured the university's facilities and training areas and met with Vietnamese students currently studying there. The delegation encouraged the students to strive in their studies and self-development, accumulating the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute to their home province's development upon completing their training programs.

Strengthening local cooperation and external connections

As part of the working visit, the provincial delegation held a meeting with the Mayor of Ganghwa District.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed their respective potentials and strengths, as well as the areas for enhanced cooperation, particularly regarding local-level exchanges and connectivity, education and training, culture, and human resource development.

Mr. Pham Van Nghiem, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee and head of the provincial delegation, presents a commemorative gift to the Mayor of Ganghwa District following the meeting.

The provincial delegation meets with the Mayor of Ganghwa District.

Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Pham Van Nghiem stated that Hung Yen is actively expanding international cooperation and strengthening ties with South Korean localities, organizations, and businesses, leveraging mutual advantages and shared interests. The province aims to foster exchanges and experience-sharing, while establishing connection channels to gradually develop concrete, practical cooperation programs with Ganghwa District specifically, and South Korean localities in general.

Subsequently, the delegation visited and met with the Embassy of Vietnam in South Korea. Mr. Vu Ho, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Vietnam to South Korea, received and held discussions with the delegation.

At the meeting, the head of the provincial delegation provided an overview of Hung Yen’s socio-economic development and key strategic directions for the new period. He discussed the policy of boosting international cooperation, especially with South Korean partners in such sectors as education and training, healthcare, human resource development, and cultural exchange, while briefly reporting on the outcomes of the delegation's promotion activities in South Korea.

The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Vietnam to South Korea Vu Ho expressed his pleasure at the achievements that Hung Yen province has attained in recent years and highly valued the province's proactive approach to expanding cooperative ties with South Korean localities, agencies, organizations, and educational institutions. He noted that strengthening connections and direct exchanges would help expand cooperation opportunities and ensure that agreed-upon initiatives are carried out in a substantive and effective manner.

The Ambassador Vu Ho affirmed that the Embassy of Vietnam in South Korea stands ready to support Hung Yen in connecting with suitable partners and promoting cooperation programs in areas that the province has needs and South Korea possesses strengths, thereby further enhancing the cooperative relationship between Hung Yen and its South Korean partners in the time ahead.

Provincial delegation visits and works with the Embassy of Vietnam in South Korea.

Provincial delegation visits and works with the Embassy of Vietnam in South Korea.

Assessing the outcomes of the working visit to South Korea, Mr. Pham Van Nghiem, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, stated that in the implementation of the Resolution of the Hung Yen Provincial Party Congress (2025–2030 term) and the Politburo’s Resolutions No. 71 and 72, which prioritize the education and healthcare sectors, the delegation focused on researching, exchanging ideas, and fostering cooperation in these two fields. During the visit, the delegation held working sessions with Seoul National University and Suwon Women's University, visited healthcare facilities, and met with various South Korean partners. These activities contributed to expanding cooperative relations, identifying suitable models, and laying the groundwork for the implementation of specific cooperation programs between Hung Yen province and South Korean partners in the near future.