Fukuoka (VNA) – State President Vo Van Thuong visited Kyushu Universityon November 30 as part of his official trip to Japan.
In a meeting with President of the university Ishibashi Tatsuro and Vietnamesestudents who are pursuing study there, he spoke highly of the university’sachievements and development orientations which are in line with itsreputation, prestige and history of more than 110 years.
He welcomed the university’s intention to expand education and receive moreVietnamese students through cooperation programmes with Vietnamese educationestablishments.
Besides, he took the occasion to ask the university to enhance collaborationwith Vietnamese universities and localities to improve human resources qualityfor the country.
President Thuong also had a cordial talk with standout Vietnamese students at theuniversity, during which he expressed his delight at their academic results.
He encouraged them to continue broadening their knowledge, promoting solidarity,supporting one another, and joining hands to build a strong Vietnamese communityin Japan, thus becoming a bridge to connect the two nations.
In the afternoon, President Thuong and his entourage left Fukuoka for Vietnam,wrapping up his official visit to Japan at the invitation of the JapaneseState./.