At the meeting, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Khanh briefly introduced the history of training and research of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities as a leading place for training in social sciences and humanities in Vietnam. The University currently has about 12,000 students of all systems, 16 faculties and 12 Research Centers, international relations with over 200 universities around the world. The University is eager to expand cooperation with foreign universities, training and research institutions. Therefore, with Azerbaijan, the University hopes to have the opportunity to learn from Azerbaijani society and culture as well as establish Vietnamese and Vietnamese studies majors at some universities or research and training institutions in Azerbaijan.

AmbassadorAnar Lachin O Imanov introduces the potential for cooperation with Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Khanh(Photo: Jackie Chan)

Ambassador Anar Lachin O Imanov said that the educational cooperation between Vietnam and Azerbaijan has a long history. Many leaders of ministries, departments, branches and large companies in Vietnam such as Vietnam Petro have studied in this country. Therefore, he was very pleased to be warmly welcomed by the University of Social Sciences and Humanities and wished to welcome officials and lecturers from Vietnam to visit and work at universities in Azerbaijan. He also wished to send teachers from Azerbaijani universities to Vietnam to teach and research about Azerbaijan and its language. Finally, Ambassador Anar Lachin O Imanov proposed to organize Azerbaijani Cultural Day at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities in October to introduce the culture and art of this country. This will be a meaningful event to introduce Azerbaijani culture to the Vietnamese people.

It is known that the newly appointed Azerbaijani Ambassador Imanov is the first Azerbaijani Ambassador to Vietnam and pledged to do his best to foster the friendship between the two countries.