On October 20, 2026, University of Languages and International Studies - Vietnam National University, Hanoi (ULIS - VNU) hosted a working session with H.E. Mr. Thamer Mohammed A. Algosaibi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Vietnam. The meeting focused on discussing directions to strengthen cooperation in Arabic language training, scientific research, and cultural exchange.
The working session at ULIS was attended by President Do Tuan Minh, representatives from the Office of Research and Partnerships, and the Faculty of Arabic Language and Culture, alongside Ambassador Thamer Mohammed A. Algosaibi and delegates from the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Vietnam. President Do Tuan Minh expressed his gratitude to the delegation and highlighted that 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of Arabic language instruction at ULIS (1996-2026), expressing a desire to expand training activities, including exploring Arabic language instruction at the secondary education level.
ULIS proposed that the Embassy help establish partnerships and work toward an MOU with a leading Saudi university, enhance cooperation with the King Salman Global Academy for the Arabic Language (KSGAAL), digitize the Arabic-Vietnamese Dictionary, increase native speaker support, and expand scholarships. In response, Ambassador Algosaibi commended ULIS's pioneering role in Arabic education and affirmed the Embassy's readiness to assist with university connections, dictionary digitization, learning resources, and participation in cultural exchanges and the 30th-anniversary celebration.
The meeting concluded in a warm atmosphere, establishing a solid foundation for future cooperation between ULIS and Saudi partners.
Huỳnh Bảo Minh/ĐSTT
