On the morning of June 13, 2025, Thuyloi University had the pleasure of receiving and working with a delegation from North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power (NCWU). The visit aimed to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in training, scientific research, and the development of high-quality human resources between the two leading institutions in the fields of water resources and hydraulic engineering.
In his remarks, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Canh Thai – Vice President of Thuyloi University, expressed his delight at meeting Prof. Li Yanbin again, following his own visit to NCWU in October last year. He also highlighted the visit of H.E. Mr. Li Guoying – Minister of Water Resources of China, an NCWU alumnus, to Thuyloi University this past March, as a testament to the close ties not only at the institutional level but also between the two countries.
Vice President Nguyen Canh Thai emphasized that the longstanding partnership between the two universities has grown even stronger, particularly since the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in 2024. This agreement has paved the way for practical cooperation in academic exchange and scientific research. With mutual goodwill, trust, and strong academic capabilities from both sides, the partnership is expected to go beyond formal agreements and be realized through concrete academic activities, contributing to the advancement of human resources and research in water resources, hydropower, and climate change adaptation.
Prof. Li Yanbin, Vice President of NCWU, sincerely thanked Vice President Nguyen Canh Thai and Thuyloi University for the warm welcome. He also extended his congratulations to Prof. Dr. Nguyen Trung Viet, the newly appointed President of Thuyloi University. Prof. Li reaffirmed the strong friendship between the two institutions and underscored the significance of 2025, a milestone year marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and China, as well as the visit of President Xi Jinping to Vietnam in April.
Prof. Li Yanbin shared that with over 70 years of development, NCWU has trained nearly 50,000 public officials, including three Ministers of Water Resources of China. As the first institution to manage the Yellow River project, NCWU continues to make important contributions to China's agricultural and hydraulic sectors. With its mission to advance research in water resources, disaster prevention, and climate change adaptation, NCWU wishes to deepen its collaboration with Thuyloi University, a leading institution of Vietnam in this field.
Both institutions agreed to expand cooperation in training, scientific research, talent development, and faculty exchange. Prof. Li also proposed the potential establishment of a Chinese-language training program in hydraulic engineering at Thuyloi University, the promotion of short-term exchange programs, and the development of joint laboratories. Currently, NCWU maintains partnerships with 130 universities worldwide and trains over 500 international students.
As part of the working session, the two sides also discussed a joint protocol-based research project titled “Climate Change Adaptation: Early Warning of Water Resources Risk and Safe Regulation in Subtropical River Basins”, which is being co-implemented by Thuyloi University, NCWU, and several Chinese technical institutions.
In addition, representatives from the faculties of both universities explored potential areas for collaboration such as: optimal operation of hydropower reservoirs, integration of renewable energy sources (wind, solar), and sustainable development in the context of climate change.
After the official meeting, the NCWU delegation toured the Thuyloi University campus, visiting specialized laboratories and facilities that support training and research. The visit not only provided insights into the university's academic and research capabilities but also opened new prospects for substantive collaboration in the near future.
At the end of the meeting, both institutions reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining and strengthening their robust partnership, with a shared vision of contributing to the sustainable development of the water resources, hydraulic engineering, and environmental sectors both regionally and globally.
Department of Science, Technology and International Cooperation
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