At the event, PM Phuc asked the science and technology sector to focus on promoting practical connection between enterprises, research institutes and universities towards narrowing the gap between production and business.

He also urged the sector to propose breakthroughs in management mechanism in the field, while stressing the need to make science and technology a direct production and business force to improve productivity and quality.

Minister Dat affirmed that he will do his utmost to further promote achievements and results made by the ministry in recent years.

He also pledged to perform the tasks assigned by the Prime Minister, focusing on enhancing cooperation among domestic and foreign scientists in exploiting and developing national science and technology potential.

Mr. Huynh Thanh Dat, 58, is an Associate Professor of Physics. He was previously President of the Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City./.

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