» Khon Kaen University and Vietnamese Consulate General to Deepen Educational Ties (242 Views)

Khon Kaen University (KKU) led by Assoc. Prof. Charnchai Panthongviriyakul, President of Khon Kaen University, along with Assoc. Prof. Nawarat Wara-aswapati, Vice President for International Affairs and Asst. Prof. Acharawan Topark-Ngarm, Assistant to the President for International Affairs, welcomed Mr. Đinh Hoàng Linh, the Consul General of Vietnam in Khon Kaen. The visit served as an introductory courtesy call and a forum to explore future collaborations, including student exchanges and joint academic projects with leading Vietnamese universities.

 

Assoc. Prof. Charnchai Panthongviriyakul, President of Khon Kaen University, stated that KKU is committed to expanding its partnerships within the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS), particularly in education, economics, and culture. He noted a consistent interest from Vietnamese students in pursuing studies at KKU, especially in health sciences programs within the Faculty of Medicine.

Currently, KKU has provided GMS Scholarships to 109 Vietnamese students. The university also maintains ongoing academic and student exchange programs to foster mutual understanding and build sustainable networks.

Consul General Đinh Hoàng Linh expressed his honor in meeting the university’s executive team and highlighted the continuously developing educational relationship between the two nations. He noted that Thailand and Vietnam share a strong bond across many areas, which has led to an interest in celebrating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2026. This relationship has been officially elevated to a “Comprehensive Strategic Partnership” based on three pillars: sustainable peace, sustainable growth, and a sustainable future.

Furthermore, the Consul General outlined several potential joint projects between the consulate and KKU. These include educational events, workshops on Thai and Vietnamese language and culture, collaborative arts and performance activities, and a faculty exchange program for Thai and Vietnamese language instructors.

Mr. Đinh Hoàng Linh praised Khon Kaen University for its strong reputation among Vietnamese students and affirmed his commitment to supporting ongoing collaborations to enhance further the educational and cultural friendship between Thailand and Vietnam.

 

 

 

News/Photo: Prowsaeng Siripanuwat, International Relations Officer

Source: https://www.kku.ac.th/en/251429/

 

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