Vietnam, Mexico universities boost ties

The delegation had working sessions with the Institute of Social Research at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) in Mexico City and the University of Emilio Zapata in Monterrey to discuss the possibility of partnership in several areas of mutual interest.

During the meetings, leaders of the Mexican universities hailed huge potentials for cooperation between the two sides, saying that they hope to work together with Vietnamese universities in training, publishing books and text books, delegation exchange and organising science conferences.

Both sides agreed to push for the early signing of cooperation agreements within the framework of the Vietnam-Mexico cooperation agreement in culture, education and sports.

The delegation was also warmly received by Senator Alberto Anaya Gutierrez, General Secretary of the Mexican Labour Party (PT) and President of the Mexico-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group.

The Mexican senator was delight at the positive outcomes of the delegation’s visit to Mexico and suggested the two sides to soon draw up plans for cooperation in 2015.

He also pledged to support activities in the field.

VNA