HCMA Director Nguyễn Xuân Thắng (fourth from right) and Swiss Ambassador to Vietnam Thomas Gass (fifth from right). VNA/VNS Photo

HÀ NỘI – The Hồ CHí Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) is looking to expand its collaboration with Swiss educational institutions and policy think-tanks for leadership and management training courses, HCMA Director Nguyễn Xuân Thắng told Swiss Ambassador to Việt Nam Thomas Gass during a working session in Hà Nội on May 28.

Thắng, who is also Politburo member and Chairman of the Central Theory Council, stressed that Việt Nam always treasures its traditional friendship and cooperation with Switzerland.

He expressed his wish for continued cooperation and exchange of delegations across various channels, close liaison at multilateral forums, contributing to peace, stability and development in the region and the world.

The host urged Switzerland to expedite negotiations and signing of a Free Trade Agreement between Việt Nam and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).

The HCMA is ready to share expertise with Swiss partners in various fields, especially equitable energy transition, digital transformation, and climate change adaptation through research, seminars, round-table discussions and field trips, he said.

Expressing Switzerland’s commitment to friendship and coordination with Việt Nam, Gass vowed to work toward successful joint programmes with the HCMA.

On the occasion, he suggested partnering with the HCMA to hold a seminar marking the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Convention signing.

In reply, Thắng endorsed the proposal and affirmed the HCMA's commitment to collaborating with the Swiss Embassy for a successful event. VNS