Delegation led by chairman of Vietnam’s National Assembly visits YSU to strengthen academic and scientific ties

YSU Rector Hovhannes Hovhannisyan presented the university’s capabilities and emphasized that YSU is the oldest and largest university in Armenia. 

"Yerevan State University has historical ties with Vietnam. Since the Soviet era, around 100 students from Vietnam have pursued studies at YSU in various fields. We hope that the visit of the chairman of Vietnam’s National Assembly to Armenia, and particularly to YSU, will help revive our academic, research, and other collaborations with Vietnam," he stated. 

Vietnam’s National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man highlighted that Armenia and Vietnam are currently building strong and friendly relations, prioritizing peace and prosperity. 

"Establishing cooperation in the field of education can also serve as a bridge between our two countries, strengthening collaborative and friendly ties, fostering the exchange of valuable experiences, and opening up new horizons," he noted.

Tran Thanh Man expressed high appreciation for the tireless efforts of YSU students and professors across generations in driving continuous success and achievement. 

"University scholars make significant contributions to research, education, and innovation. This reflects the presence of outstanding specialists and scientists at YSU, as well as a well-developed education system based on knowledge and guided by a clear vision for international integration," he pointed out.   

He also mentioned that several prestigious Vietnamese universities, such as the Hanoi National University, and the Ho Chi Minh National University, prioritize science, research, and innovation in their educational model. 

"These universities have been included in several prestigious local and international rankings and have established international partnerships with various universities and institutions through exchange programs and research projects. Looking back on the educational development journeys of our two countries, we can see many similarities. Both the Armenian and Vietnamese people are very studious and share the tradition of holding high regard, wisdom, knowledge, and talent," he emphasized.   

In this context, Tran Thanh Man proposed implementing several joint programs with YSU. 

"We propose to develop student, professor, and researcher exchange programs between universities in Armenia and Vietnam. This would be an excellent opportunity for our younger generations to learn from one another and build a bridge connecting our two nations. We can also develop joint scientific and research projects on topics of mutual interest. Armenia has made significant progress in information technology, high technology, mathematics, and physics—fields that Vietnam is paying attention to and making efforts to develop," he said.

Additionally, he suggested that both sides collaborate on experience-sharing initiatives in higher education management and quality assurance and develop educational programs aligned with international standards of the digital era and labor market demands.

In response to these proposals, YSU Rector Hovhannes Hovhannisyan emphasized that YSU is ready to collaborate in the suggested areas and expressed hope that the next visit to Armenia will already yield tangible results from this partnership.

At the end of the meeting, Hovhannes Hovhannisyan presented Tran Thanh Man with a commemorative medal dedicated to YSU’s 100th anniversary, along with a painting created by the staff of YSU Ijevan Branch’s Faculty of Applied Arts. In return, Tran Thanh Man gifted YSU rector a handcrafted depiction of Vietnam’s first university.