Austrian Ambassador visits DAV and delivers a special lecture on “Tech Diplomacy in the 21st Century”

10:13 26/12/2024

On the morning of December 24, 2024, H.E. Philipp Agathonos, Austrian Ambassador to Viet Nam, visited the Diplomatic Academy of Viet Nam (DAV) and delivered a special lecture to the Academy’s students and faculty members. As part of his visit, Ambassador Agathonos paid a courtesy call to the Acting President of DAV, Dr. Nguyen Hung Son during which they discussed potential opportunities for collaboration between the Academy and the Austrian Embassy in the future.

The Austrian Ambassador to Vietnam, H.E. Philipp Agathonos, and the Acting President of Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, Dr. Nguyễn Hùng Sơn.

Following the meeting, Ambassador Agathonos delivered a special lecture titled “Tech Diplomacy in the 21st Century,” attended by students and faculty members of DAV.

In his lecture, Ambassador Agathonos emphasized that the rapid development of science and technology has created both opportunities and challenges for diplomats. Cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data, and cybersecurity not only enhance analytical and decision-making capabilities

H.E. Philipp Agathonos shared on the topic "Technology Diplomacy in the 21st Century" with students of the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam.

The Ambassador also highlighted the challenges diplomats face, particularly in balancing the use of technology with maintaining core humanistic values in diplomacy. His lecture was enriched with practical examples, providing the audience with a clear understanding of the role and application of technology in diplomatic activities.

DAV students actively participated in the discussion on the topic .

The lecture fostered an open and interactive atmosphere, with faculty members, staff, and students actively engaging in discussions and posing questions, further enriching the content of the session.

The Austrian Ambassador to Vietnam, H.E. Philipp Agathonos, took a commemorative photo with the students of the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam.

Ambassador Agathonos’s visit and lecture marked a significant step in strengthening collaboration between the Austrian Embassy in Viet Nam and the DAV, paving the way for broader and deeper cooperation in the future.

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