On the afternoon of January 28, 2026, Hanoi University of Civil Engineering (HUCE) held a signing ceremony for a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Hungarian Water Association (HWP), marking a new step in the university's international cooperation activities.

Overview of the signing ceremony

Attending the ceremony, on behalf of the Hungarian Water Association were Mr. Baloghdi Tibor – Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Hungary to Vietnam; Mr. Robert Forintos – Co-Chairman of the Hungarian Water Association, along with representatives from the project and partner businesses. On behalf of Hanoi University of Civil Engineering were Prof. Dr. Nguyen Hoang Giang – Vice Rector; Prof. Dr. Tran Thi Viet Nga – Director of the Vietnam-Japan Institute of Advanced Technology, former Head of the Faculty of Environmental Engineering; Dr. Pham Tuan Hung – Deputy Head of the Faculty of Environmental Engineering, along with representatives from the leadership of various faculties and institutes within the university.

Professor Dr. Nguyen Hoang Giang – Vice Rector of Hanoi University of Civil Engineering, delivered a speech at the signing ceremony.

Speaking at the ceremony, Professor Nguyen Hoang Giang, Vice Rector of Hanoi University of Civil Engineering, affirmed that the signing of the cooperation agreement with the Hungarian Water Association is of significant importance in the university's strategy to expand international cooperation. Through the agreement, both sides will promote the exchange of experts, cooperation in scientific research, and technology transfer, especially in the fields of environmental engineering, water resources, and sustainable infrastructure. The Vice Rector expressed his hope that the cooperation will bring many opportunities for learning, research, and capacity building for the university's lecturers and students.

Mr. Baloghdi Tibor – Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Hungary to Vietnam, delivered a speech at the signing ceremony.

Representing the partner country, Mr. Baloghdi Tibor – Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Hungary to Vietnam – highly appreciated the prestige, training potential, and research capabilities of Hanoi University of Civil Engineering in the fields of construction and environment. The Ambassador emphasized that Hungary has extensive experience and strengths in water treatment technology, environmental management, and sustainable urban development; cooperation with Hanoi University of Civil Engineering will contribute to promoting knowledge exchange, connecting businesses and universities, and strengthening educational cooperation between the two countries.

Robert Forintos, Co-Chairman of the Hungarian Water Association, speaks at the signing ceremony.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, Mr. Robert Forintos – Co-Chairman of the Hungarian Water Association – stated that the Association is ready to collaborate with the University in implementing research projects, short-term training programs, specialized workshops, and technology transfer programs, aiming for practical solutions to serve sustainable development in Vietnam.

The two sides proceeded to sign the cooperation agreement.

The two sides exchanged commemorative gifts.

Phạm Nhung – Phòng TT&TS