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UNESCO praises Việt Nam's contributions to natural sciences

September 01, 2024 - 08:58

Assistant Director-General of UNESCO for Natural Sciences Lidia Arthur Brito has commended Việt Nam for its significant contributions to UNESCO's natural science initiatives while meeting in Paris with Ambassador Nguyễn Thị Vân Anh, Permanent Representative of Việt Nam to UNESCO.

Ambassador Nguyễn Thị Vân Anh (L), Permanent Representative of Việt Nam to UNESCO, and Assistant Director-General of UNESCO for Natural Sciences Lidia Arthur Brito at their meeting in Paris on August 30. — VNA/VNS Photo

PARIS — Assistant Director-General of UNESCO for Natural Sciences Lidia Arthur Brito has commended Việt Nam for its significant contributions to UNESCO's natural science initiatives while meeting in Paris with Ambassador Nguyễn Thị Vân Anh, Permanent Representative of Việt Nam to UNESCO.

Brito is scheduled to visit Việt Nam from September 9-12. During her trip, she will attend the 8th International Conference of the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network for the Asia-Pacific region, taking place in the northern province of Cao Bằng from September 5-17.

At the August 30 meeting, highlighting Việt Nam's eagerness to welcome Brito next month, Anh said the country is committed to collaborating with UNESCO in the fields of natural sciences and oceanography.

Việt Nam appreciates UNESCO's support and advice on programmes related to the environment, climate, and water security, she said.

The diplomat also expressed her hope for strengthened future cooperation with UNESCO and called for continued assistance to Việt Nam's dossier-compiling efforts to establish new global geoparks and biosphere reserves.

For her part, Brito praised the efforts of the Việt Nam National Commission for UNESCO and Cao Bằng in preparing for the upcoming conference.

On this occasion, the UNESCO official said she wishes to meet with leaders of relevant Vietnamese ministries and localities to discuss current collaboration programmes and new cooperation orientations.

The conference in Cao Bằng is expected to host nearly 1,000 domestic and international delegates. Held biennially across the Asia-Pacific region, it aims to share experiences, effective models, and measures serving the development of UNESCO-designated geoparks, facilitating the exchange of best practices among network members. — VNS

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