Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences

President of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS), Academician Isa Habibbeyli, met with a delegation led by Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Ha, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Communist, an official publication in Vietnam.

Speaking at the meeting held at the Presidium of ANAS, Academician Isa Habibbeyli stated that relations between Azerbaijan and Vietnam have a long history and tradition.

Noting that President Ilham Aliyev attaches great importance to the development of relations between Azerbaijan and Vietnam, Academician Isa Habibbeyli emphasized that cooperation between the two countries has expanded in the fields of science and education in recent years. He pointed out that new ties were being established between ANAS and relevant scientific and educational institutions in Vietnam. Academician Isa Habibbeyli noted that the Nizami Ganjavi Institute of Literature of ANAS had published a monograph in Azerbaijani on the history of Vietnamese literature and that a Russian translation was being prepared for publication in the near future.

The President of ANAS also spoke about the international scientific conference entitled “Literature of Asian Peoples: Traditions and Modern Tendencies,” held at the Academy with the participation of representatives from several Asian countries, including China, Pakistan, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam. He noted that Vietnam had been represented at the conference by a professor from Hanoi University. Academician Isa Habibbeyli also recalled that the Vice President of the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences and members of the Vietnamese delegation had participated in events marking the 80th anniversary of ANAS.

He further noted that discussions were underway on concluding a bilateral cooperation agreement between ANAS and the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences. The President of ANAS emphasized that signing the agreement would mark the beginning of a new stage in scientific relations between Azerbaijan and Vietnam.

Academician Isa Habibbeyli expressed confidence that the Vietnamese delegation’s visit to Azerbaijan and the meeting at ANAS would contribute to the further development of cooperation between the two countries. He also expressed confidence that friendly relations and scientific collaboration between Azerbaijan and Vietnam would continue to strengthen.

Speaking at the meeting, Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Ha, head of the Vietnamese delegation, thanked the hosts for their warm hospitality and expressed his appreciation for Azerbaijan’s achievements in national development.

Emphasizing the strong friendship between the two countries, the guest noted that many Vietnamese students who had studied in Azerbaijan now held senior positions in Vietnam. According to him, these individuals held leadership positions in public administration, parliament, and other sectors. He also noted that they had gained valuable knowledge and experience from Azerbaijan in the oil and gas industry.

The Vietnamese representative pointed out that both countries were undergoing rapid development. He stressed the important role of scientific research in this process, noting that the need for scientific knowledge and research was growing steadily. Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Ha expressed satisfaction with the current state of scientific relations between Vietnam and Azerbaijan.

Speaking about the activities of Communist magazine, the Deputy Editor-in-Chief explained that the publication also focuses on scientific research. He noted that the magazine conducts theoretical and political studies and examines models of national and state governance, social issues arising in the course of development, culture and the factors shaping its development, as well as international relations.

Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Ha stated that the meeting would help the two countries gain a better understanding of each other and further strengthen scientific ties.

The meeting concluded with an exchange of gifts and a commemorative photograph.

The Vietnamese guests also toured the building of the Presidium of ANAS.

Translation by Gulhane Aghayeva, Department of Public Relations, Press, and Information, Presidium of ANAS.

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