Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (right) receives a delegation from Eisenhower Fellowships in Hanoi on March 17, 2026. (VNA)
Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 17 welcomed a delegation from Eisenhower Fellowships in Hanoi, calling for closer and more effective cooperation between Vietnam and the US in education and training. During the meeting, he emphasised the need for “new and breakthrough approaches” to develop high-quality human resources, particularly in emerging sectors. He praised the organisation’s long-standing contributions to Vietnam, as well as US-backed scholarship programmes that have supported education and professional exchange.
The Prime Minister also urged the US to remove Vietnam from its strategic export control list and to recognise the country’s market economy status. He called on the fellowships to provide policy advice and expand support for equal access to education, especially in remote and disadvantaged areas, including communities affected by Agent Orange.
Moreover, he proposed expanding cooperation through increased scholarships for Vietnamese candidates and stronger links between universities, research institutes and expert networks, alongside more academic exchanges hosted in Vietnam. Reaffirming Hanoi’s commitment to deepening its Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Washington, he stressed that education, science and technology remain key pillars of bilateral ties.
Christine Todd Whitman, who led the delegation, praised Vietnam’s development achievements and growing regional influence. Delegates noted that their visit included the Asia Rising conference in Ho Chi Minh City, which explored regional development trends and new opportunities for cooperation.
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