Strengthening ASEAN-MERCOSUR Academic and Diplomatic Cooperation

Speaking at the ceremony, Vice Rector of Hanoi Foreign Trade University, Pham Thu Huong, emphasized: The launching ceremony of ASEAN-MERCOSUR CHAIR is an important stepping stone, affirming the common vision of the two regions in building a sustainable cooperative relationship. This is not only a symbol of the connection between ASEAN and MERCOSUR but also a platform to promote multilateral dialogues in many important areas.

Representatives of the embassies made welcoming remarks and pledged their support for the ASEAN-MERCOSUR Chair Program to promote trade in particular and cooperation in general between countries in the two regions. Mr. Raul Giampietro, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Eastern Republic of Uruguay to Vietnam expressed his gratitude to the Foreign Trade University for its efforts to become an academic bridge between the two regions.

"This cooperation will contribute to promoting the sustainable development of the two regions in the future," affirmed Mr. Raul Giampietro.

Vice President of Foreign Trade University, Hanoi, Pham Thu Huong spoke at the ceremony.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Argentina to Vietnam, Mr. Marcos Antonio Bednarski shared: Students are the future of each country and the world. Your participation in this event is a testament to the important role of the young generation in building strong international relations.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Argentina and Uruguay, Ngo Minh Nguyet, said: There is great potential for cooperation between ASEAN and MERCOSUR - two regions rich in natural resources, young human resources and rapidly developing technology. With a population of over 650 million people and a total GDP of nearly 3 trillion USD, Southeast Asia deserves to be a great potential for integration and cooperation with the MERCOSUR common market with a population of about 300 million people and a GDP of about 2.5 trillion USD.

Strengthening economic relations will bring mutual benefits, not only promoting trade and investment but also opening up opportunities for technological cooperation, knowledge exchange and cultural understanding. Sharing the reason for choosing the Foreign Trade University as the venue for the event, Ambassador Ngo Minh Nguyet said that this is not only a leading university in the field of economics and business but also has experience in organizing large international events and projects such as the WTO Chair Program in Vietnam.

Mr. Marcos Bednarski, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Argentina to Vietnam, shared at the ceremony.

Also within the framework of the program, lecturers, staff and students had the opportunity to interact and ask questions with the leaders of the Embassy as well as representatives of the ASEAN-MERCOSUR Chair to learn more about the program as well as share expectations for the program's activities in the coming time.

The ASEAN-MERCOSUR Chair Program was established in 2016 to promote dialogue and cooperation between ASEAN and MERCOSUR, especially in the economic and educational fields. The program facilitates bilateral trade activities, supports technology exchanges in agriculture and industry, and develops joint research projects in science and technology. In addition, educational cooperation and academic exchanges between ASEAN and MERCOSUR will contribute to improving the quality of human resources and expanding international cooperation opportunities.

The ASEAN-MERCOSUR Chair is established as a hub for research and collaboration, with a focus on sustainable development, innovation and education. This initiative not only opens up opportunities for students, scholars and businesses from both regions but also creates lasting values, contributing to global prosperity and sustainable development.

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