The meeting was attended by Prof. Dr. Pham Van Dien - President of VNUF, along with leaders from various units: the International Cooperation Division, the College of Landscape Architecture and Urban Greening, and the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration. 

The BFU delegation included Prof. Zhao Jing, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Landscape Architecture; Prof. Gao Lushuang from the Faculty of Forestry; Prof. Wang Hui from the Faculty of Economics and Management; and Ms. Wang Xuan from the International Cooperation Department.

In his opening remarks, Prof. Dr. Pham Van Dien warmly welcomed the BFU delegation and expressed his sincere thanks for the hospitality extended to the VNUF delegation during their visit to China in late 2024. He also highlighted the university's desire to enhance cooperation in education and scientific research with BFU, a leading university in China in the field of forestry.

After the official discussions with the university leadership, the BFU delegation held a meeting with VNUF students. During this session, the delegation presented an overview of the academic programs, notable achievements in research and training at BFU, and scholarship opportunities available for VNUF students wishing to study in China. Specifically, BFU introduced several key disciplines currently offering scholarships, including Forestry, Soil and Water Conservation, Landscape Architecture and Urban Greening, and Agricultural and Forestry Economics.

The session attracted great interest from VNUF students, who eagerly asked questions and engaged in lively discussions with the BFU delegation in both English and Chinese, showcasing their language skills and enthusiasm for learning.

Prof. Dr. Hoang Van Sam, Director of the International Cooperation Division at VNUF, expressed his gratitude to the BFU delegation and emphasized: "This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to study and conduct research at a leading university in China in the field of forestry. In addition to cooperation in education and scholarships for students, we also propose advancing joint scientific research programs and technology transfer, areas in which both institutions have strengths. The leadership of both universities has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to formalize this collaboration."

The meeting and exchange marked the beginning of promising cooperation, contributing to enhancing the quality of education and the internationalization of VNUF's academic environment.

Source: ICD