At the the signing ceremony
Vietnam’s University of Technology and Management (UTM) and Andrés Bello Catholic University (UCAB) of Venezuela on November 21 signed an educational cooperation agreement for the 2024-2029 period as part of activities celebrating the 35th anniversary of both diplomatic relations between the two countries (1989-2024).
The signing ceremony was held during a visit by a UTM delegation led by Rector Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Xuan Son with a view towards further boosting educational ties in a bid to push up the strong political ties between the two nations.
UCAB Rector Dr. Arturo Peraza hailed the UTM delegation’s visit, noting its significance as both countries are celebrating 35 years of diplomacy. He therefore expressed his confidence that the agreement will serve to strengthen the partnership in education between Vietnam and Venezuela.
Dr. Peraza underlined the agreement’s importance as a legal framework for joint efforts in teaching, scientific research, and technology. It will also provide opportunities for students from the two countries to deepen their understanding of each other's culture and people, thus fostering a closer bilateral friendship.
Both universities represents leading institutions in eSports education, a rapidly growing global industry. The partnership is designed to train a skilled workforce to meet the demands of this emerging sector.
Dr. Son applauded Vietnamese educational achievements after nearly four decades of reform, noting significant investments recorded by the Party and State.
He described the UTM’s journey over the past two decades as a reputable institution providing high-quality, multidisciplinary education. The university’s mission includes producing a skilled workforce for both domestic and international markets, contributing to the nation’s rapid industrialisation and modernisation.
Dr. Son expressed optimism that the UTM-UCAB partnership will further foster the traditional friendship and all-around co-operation between the two nations.
The agreement focuses on faculty and student exchanges, training programmes, professional development for lecturers and researchers, information sharing, and co-hosting specialized courses, workshops, and conferences.
Originally founded in 1953, UCAB is a renowned institution in Venezuela and Latin America, offering international-standard undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. With three campuses and around 15,000 students, UCAB delivers diverse, multidisciplinary education.
During the visit, the UTM delegation also worked with other Venezuelan universities, research centres, the Venezuela-Vietnam Chamber of Commerce, and the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela, as well as visiting cultural and historical sites.