Director Nuffic, a Representative of Dutch Ministry of Education and the Dutch Ambassador and Consul General visit Neso Vietnam
12 Mar 2009
4th March 2009, HCMC – The Netherlands takes cooperation in education with Vietnam seriously and Mr. van den Eijnden Director Nuffic and Vice Director of the International Department of the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture & Science Mr. Martijnse visited Neso Vietnam together with the Consul General of the Netherlands, Mr. Schellaars. Later, the Dutch ambassador visited the office as well.
In the meeting with local press, Mr. van den Eijnden unveiled the plans foster educational links between the Netherlands and Vietnam. He said Nuffic was working to build better connectivity between universities of the two countries, for example in developing joint education programs and higher education. He also said that offering scholarships to Vietnamese students and scholars was part of the plans.
From L-R: Mr. Hai Pham who works in education, Mr.Stokhof Director of Neso Vietnam, Mr. van den Eijnden Director Nuffic, Mr. Schellaars Consul General of the Netherlands the Vice Director of International Department of Ministry of Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture & Science, Mr. Martijnse at the Neso Vietnam office.
During the time in Vietnam, Mr. van den Eijnden and Mr. Martijnse had a meeting with Consul General of the Netherlands Mr. Schellaars. They shared their views on the challenges and opportunities for the Netherlands - Vietnam cooperation in many fields, especially education.
Later, the Neso Vietnam office was also visited by delegation of the Dutch Consulate and the Dutch Embassy, including Mr. Scheffers and Mr. Schellaars and Ms. Bennema. The Ambassador, the Consul General and the Director of Neso Vietnam discussed future cooperation of Neso Vietnam with the Embassy and the Consulate.
Mr. Scheffers Ambassador of the Netherlands (on the right) and Mr. Stokhof Director of Neso Vietnam at the Neso Vietnam office