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During this significant working visit, the delegation was graciously received by the esteemed leadership of the N.A. Semashko Institute. At the meeting, representatives from both institutes provided a comprehensive overview of their histories, roles, and principal areas of expertise. The two parties engaged in meaningful dialogue, exploring potential avenues for collaboration, with a focus on scientific research, training initiatives, expert exchanges, and methodological support in the fields of public health and food safety
Photos of the working session held at the headquarters of the N.A. Semashko Institute
Subsequent to the meeting, both parties officially exchanged the signed Memorandum of Understanding, which has established a vital framework for fostering enduring cooperation in critical areas such as health risk assessment, food safety, and medical science. The signing of this MoU represents a significant milestone, embodying a shared commitment to promote scientific and technical collaboration, thereby contributing substantively to the advancement of healthcare and food safety sectors in both Vietnam and the Russian Federation.
Images of the exchange of the Memorandum of Understanding between the two Institutes
This working visit and the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding mark the beginning of a new chapter of extensive and sustainable cooperation between the National Institute of Food Safety Inspection and the N.A. Semashko Institute. This development constitutes a noteworthy progression in the international collaborative endeavors of the National Institute, concurrently enhancing research capabilities, the application of scientific advancements, and ensuring food safety for the benefit of public health.
Images of the Memorandum of Understanding exchanged between the two Institutes
The agreement for scientific research cooperation between the National Institute of Food Safety Inspection (NIFC) and the the N.A. Semashko Federal Research Institute for Public Health was formally signed in Moscow in 2025, with the aim of promoting sustained collaboration in scientific activities, methodological approaches, and practical applications. Both institutions have reached a consensus to coordinate joint research initiatives, organize workshops, facilitate expert exchanges, and share research findings and scientific publications, all while ensuring adherence to regulations concerning information confidentiality, intellectual property rights, and maintaining sustainable cooperation within the legal frameworks of both nations.
Associate Professor Dr. Tran Cao Son, Deputy Director of the National Institute of Food Safety Inspection, presents a token of appreciation to Dr. Lev Gurtsky, Deputy Director of the N.A. Semashko Institute
Following the signing ceremony, the delegation was afforded the opportunity to visit the Semashko Institute's Museum of Medicine—a repository of significant artifacts related to the historical advancement and exemplary achievements of medicine within the Russian Federation. During this visit, the museum staff provided an engaging presentation of the exhibition, which showcased a timeline of equipment, instruments, machinery, and scientific initiatives, thereby underscoring the substantial contributions of the Institute towards the evolution of medical science in Russia.
Images capturing the delegation's visit to the Museum of Medicine at the Semashko Institute
Prepared by: Hong Thuy – Laboratory of Nutrients and Food Additives
