Firstly, Dr. Sam briefly introduced the VNUF including education programs, faculty team, and international cooperation especially with universities and institutes in China. An introduction of Xiamen University and COMI were also made to VNUF, especially the marine affairs program at COMI. A warm discussion was then followed on education programs, possibility of faculty and students exchange and cooperation on trainings of Integrated Coastal Management. Vietnam has a long coastal line and the mangrove protection and restoration is a priority nowadays. As COMI is an interdisciplinary platform dedicating on sustainable coastal and ocean development, an initial intention of cooperation on comprehensive talents cultivation on marine affairs and capacity building on sustainable ocean and coastal development were reached. And it is expected that the visit of COMI will initiate a closer communication and cooperation relationship between the two sides.
