US Assistant Secretary Frank A. Rose’s visit to Vietnam National Satellite Center - Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
In the afternoon of 07/13/2015 at VAST’s office, Prof., Acad. Chau Van Minh, President of Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology has warmly welcome US Assistant Secretary Frank A. Rose. President Chau Van Minh expressed the desire that two countries will soon have specific activities enhancing cooperation in Space Technology such as signing the “Framework Agreement between the United States and Vietnam on cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space” and the GLOBE program (Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment). Mr. Frank A. Rose thanked President Chau Van Minh for welcoming the delegation. He agreed with President’s remarks and hope Vietnam and the United States will also promote the awareness of the importance of science and space objects that are affecting the Earth.
President Châu Văn Minh welcomes US Assistant Secretary Mr. Frank A. Rose
During the meeting with Vietnam National Satellite Center, Mr. Frank A. Rose once again addressed that he hope the United States and Vietnam will soon sign the “Framework Agreement between the United States and Vietnam on cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space” and receive the support of Vietnam about the “International Code of Conduct for outer space activities”
The United State delegation and leaders of Vietnam National Satellite Center
From Vietnam National Satellite Center side, Dr. Pham Anh Tuan - Director of VNSC introduced the cooperation activities between the two countries and confirmed strong support for "The International Code of Conduct for outer space activities”. He also expressed his hope that America will support stronger cooperation between the two countries in Space Technology and National Aeronautics and Space Administration-NASA and VAST will be able to sign the bilateral agreement of GLOBE Program in Nov, 2015.
Source: Vietnam National Satellite Center
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