​​​​​​​Principal Pham Quang Minh received Professor Philippe Le Prestre (Laval University, Canada)

Through the introduction of the main features of research and training activities, the two schools found many similarities, especially in training and research in the fields of International Relations and Political Science. Prof. Dr. Pham Quang Minh invited Prof. Philippe Le Prestre to give lectures to students through seminars and specialized talks at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, as well as organize activities such as student and lecturer exchanges. In particular, the Rector proposed to co-organize an international conference on a topic of mutual interest in 2019, and at the same time build a joint master's training program in International Relations.

In response to the welcome of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Prof. Philippe Le Prestre invited Prof. Dr. Pham Quang Minh and the staff and lecturers of the University to participate in the conference celebrating the 45th anniversary of Vietnam - Canada diplomatic relations, co-organized by Laval University and the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam in November. At the same time, he proposed to sign an official memorandum of understanding between the two schools, to promote exchange activities and academic development in the coming time.

Laval University was founded in 1663, located in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, and is the first university to offer a French-language education in North America. More than 42,500 students, including 5,600 international students from 110 countries, are studying and researching here. Laval University currently offers nearly 400 study programs with 17 faculties in the fields of arts, languages, science and technology, social sciences, business administration, and health.