Vietnam and Italy expand cooperation in Science and Technology in many priority areas
On the afternoon of May 11, 2026, in Hanoi, Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan met and worked with the Italian Ambassador to Vietnam, Marco della Seta, to discuss directions for promoting cooperation in science, technology, and innovation between the two countries.
Minister Vu Hai Quan assessed that cooperation in science and technology (S&T) is one of the most effective areas of cooperation in Vietnam-Italy relations. The two countries currently have more than 150 memorandum of understanding (MoU) and cooperation agreements between universities and research institutes; many joint research programs are being implemented in fields such as energy, health sciences, climate change, space science, and remote sensing.
The Minister stated that, in addition to strategic technology areas such as AI, digital technology, space technology, and new materials, both sides should focus on promoting cooperation projects in areas where strengths complement each other, including:
- Promoting cooperation in research and technology transfer in smart agriculture, food technology, and post-harvest preservation technology.
- Strengthening cooperation in responding to climate change through space technology, earth observation, and environmental monitoring.
- Expanding cooperation in cultural heritage preservation, heritage digitization, and the development of advanced and sustainable materials.
Both sides also discussed many ongoing cooperation projects in the fields of biodiversity conservation, coastal ecosystem restoration, environmental technology, and sustainable development.
They also agreed to continue promoting existing cooperation programs and to jointly organize the Vietnam-Italy Joint Committee Meeting on S&T in 2026./.
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