On December 18, 2024, at Vietnam National University of Forestry (VNUF), the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between VNUF and Guangxi Eco-Engineering Vocational and Technical College (GEVTC), China, was successfully held.

Attending the ceremony, from VNUF were Prof. Dr. Pham Van Dien, President; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Minh Toai, Vice President; and representatives from various units including the International Cooperation Division, the Academic Affairs Division, the Political and Student Affairs Division, the Faculty of Forest Resource and Environmental Management, the College of Landscape Architecture and Urban Greenery, and the College of Wood Industry and Interior Design.

From GEVTC were Prof. Pan Meiyong, Vice President; along with leaders and lecturers from the Institute of Industry and Art- Design, the Provost's Office, and related departments.

The ceremony opened with both parties introducing their training systems, research fields, and strengths. Prof. Dr. Pham Van Dien, President of VNUF, and Prof. Pan Meiyong, Vice President of GEVTC, delivered welcoming speeches and emphasized the importance of this collaboration, expressing hope for mutual development opportunities.

In the discussions, the two sides reached agreements on several important areas of cooperation, including exchange programs for lecturers and students in disciplines such as wood processing, landscape architecture, interior design, biotechnology, forest resource management, mechanical engineering, and more. GEVTC committed to providing scholarships covering tuition and living expenses for VNUF students participating in short- and long-term exchange programs. Additionally, high school students from the Forestry High School affiliated with VNUF would be supported in studying Chinese at GEVTC before continuing their university education in China. Both sides also agreed to collaborate in 2025 to develop in-depth training and research programs that integrate theory with practical application.

The ceremony concluded with the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement, the exchange of commemorative gifts, and group photos, marking an important step in the strategic partnership between the two institutions.

Some photos from the signing ceremony

Prof. Dr. Pham Van Dien – President of VNUF delivering a speech

Prof. Pan Meiyong – Vice President of GEVTC delivering a speech

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Minh Toai – Vice President of VNUF delivering a speech

The two sides signing the cooperation agreement

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ha Van Huan – Director of the Academic Affairs Division introducing the Luot Mountain Experimental Forest to the delegation from GEVTC