On both 20th and 21st of March, 2023, within the framework of the visit and study in Asian countries, nearly 300 students and lecturers from the University of the Republic, Uruguay attended the short-term academic and cultural exchange program organized by the Foreign Trade University.
The program was attended by speakers: Mr. Raul Silveira – First Secretary of the Embassy of the Republic, Uruguay in Vietnam; professors from the University of the Republic, Uruguay and Foreign Trade University.
With the theme "Vietnam's development and cooperation in Asia", the delegation of lecturers and students from the University of the Republic, Uruguay explored and discussed the following issues: Overview of Vietnamese culture, economy and society; Circular economy, start-up – innovation; Investment in Asia and the relationship between Vietnam and Uruguay. Also within the framework of the program, the delegation of lecturers and students of the University of the Republic, Uruguay also had a field visit at the factory of Alphanam Group to learn about the production process as well as observe production lines based on advanced and modern technology. This visit proved a progressive, industrialized and modernized Vietnam as mentioned in the lectures.
Closing the program is a cultural exchange with Uruguayan students. This visit helped the delegation of lecturers and students of the Republic of Uruguay have more knowledge and meaningful cultural experiences in Vietnam.