

On behalf of KOICA, the signing ceremony was attended by Mr. Lee Byunghwa, Country Director; Mr. Jung Jae Woo, Deputy Country Director and other officials from KOICA Viet Nam Office. Representing DAV were Dr. Nguyen Hung Son, Acting President of DAV; Ambassador, Dr. Pham Lan Dung, Party Secretary and Vice Chair of DAV Council; Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Thi Lan Anh, Vice President of DAV; as well as representatives of DAV’s units.
In his address, Dr. Nguyen Hung Son, Acting President of DAV, conveyed his profound appreciation to the KOICA Viet Nam Office for their close partnership, invaluable support, professionalism, and unwavering commitment throughout the preparatory phase. Dr. Hung Son emphasized that the project carries strategic significance, not only facilitating the modernization of facilities, classrooms, and library infrastructure but also providing opportunities to enhance the professional capacity of DAV’s faculty and researchers. With these advancements, DAV aspires to establish itself as a leading regional and international institution for training high-quality diplomats and scholars. He reiterated the shared determination of DAV and KOICA to build a skilled workforce capable of meeting the demands of the evolving era, thereby making a meaningful contribution to Viet Nam’s sustainable development amidst deep international integration.
From KOICA’s side, Mr. Lee Byunghwa, Country Director remarked, “KOICA is deeply honored to partner with the Diplomatic Academy of Viet Nam in this significant initiative. We firmly believe that the robust collaboration between KOICA and DAV will not only enhance the quality of training and research at DAV but also advance the comprehensive strategic partnership and enduring cooperation in education and training between our two nations.” He underscored the proverb, “If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together,” affirming KOICA’s commitment to providing comprehensive technical and resource support to ensure the project’s success. Mr. Lee expressed confidence that this collaboration would deliver substantial benefits to Viet Nam as a whole and to DAV in particular, fostering its integration into the broader international and regional academic landscape.
The signing of the ROD serves as a pivotal step in further strengthening the partnership between DAV and KOICA. With steadfast support from KOICA, DAV is poised to make significant strides in enhancing its training and research capabilities, thereby contributing to Viet Nam’s long-term development aspirations in this era of dynamic national growth and integration./.