via Khmer NZ
August 28, 2010
Forty-two Vietnamese, Lao and Cambodian university rectors agreed to establish a network of universities and create its operational content and mechanisms.
The decision was made at a meeting of rectors from Vietnamese, Lao and Cambodian universities at Ho Chi Minh City National University on August 27.
Addressing the meeting for, “Promoting co-operation in tertiary education and scientific research,” Head of the Lao National Assembly’s Socio-Cultural Affairs Committee Douangdy Outhachak emphasised the necessity of implementing education and training, along with modernising science and technology.
The establishment of the education network will help Laos further develop its economy, trade and services, he said.
He expressed his hope that Vietnamese universities will receive more Lao students and assist Lao universities in human resources training programmes.
Associate Professor Phan Thanh Binh, who is also Rector of Ho Chi Minh City National University, said the network would be a foundation to promote co-operation among regional universities, thus contributing to regional development and raising the solidarity and traditional friendship among the three countries.
The rectors also discussed establishing of a digital university connected with the ASEAN Universities Network (AUN), and developing of a virtual university between Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.
Representatives from 11 Vietnamese, Lao and Cambodian universities signed a memorandum of understanding on training co-operation in which they will exchange students, lecturers, learning, scientific information, and research. (VNA)
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