On the afternoon of October 29, 2026, as part of its working visit to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, a delegation from Thai Nguyen University (TNU), led by Associate Professor Nguyen Thanh Ha, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Vice President of TNU, visited and held a working session with Souphanouvong University in Luang Prabang Province, Laos. The meeting aimed to discuss future cooperation priorities and advance the signing of a cooperation agreement for the 2026–2030 period.
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Overview of the working session.
The delegation was welcomed by Associate Professor Vira Anolac, Rector of Souphanouvong University, together with representatives of the academic and administrative offices of Souphanouvong University. Both sides exchanged views on their respective strengths in education and training, academic research, and cooperation needs, with the aim of leveraging each institution are potential to develop human resources in support of the socioeconomic development of both countries.
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Delegates pose for a commemorative photo.
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Associate Professor Nguyen Thanh Ha, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Vice President of TNU, presents a commemorative gift to Souphanouvong University.
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Associate Professor Vira Anolac, President of Souphanouvong University, presents a commemorative gift to TNU.
During the meeting, Souphanouvong University proposed strengthening cooperation in Vietnamese language education, exploring the development of Lao language programs at TNU, promoting lecturer and student exchanges, and enhancing collaboration in academic research.
The TNU delegation expressed its interest in expanding academic cooperation in fields where both institutions have strong expertise and that align with practical development needs, including tourism, languages, culture, engineering, and agriculture.
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Delegates pose for a commemorative photo.
The two universities also discussed opportunities to collaborate on institutional promotion and student recruitment, organize academic exchange programs, establish joint research groups, co-host conferences and workshops, and conduct friendship activities to strengthen Vietnam–Laos relations.
At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides agreed to continue working together to finalize the contents of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the 2026–2030 period. The MoU will provide a framework for implementing specific, practical cooperation initiatives that align with the respective strengths of both universities.
The visit marked a further step in consolidating the partnership between TNU and Souphanouvong University, expanding TNU’s international partnership network, and promoting cooperation in education and training, academic research, and human resource development. It also contributed to strengthening the traditional friendship between Vietnam and Laos.
