Congratulation letter from Minister of Science and Technology Huynh Thanh Dat on Science and Technology Day 18/5

On the occasion of Vietnam Science and Technology Day 18/5, on behalf of the Party Personnel Committee and the Leaders of the Ministry of Science and Technology, I would like to send to the team of people working in science and technology throughout the country my best wishes. Warm greetings, respectful greetings and deep gratitude!

On this day 58 years ago, on May 18, 1963, in an event of historical significance in science and technology, the first congress of the Vietnam Association for the Dissemination of Science and Technology, President Ho Chi Minh Minh said: “Science must come out of production and must return to serve production, to serve the masses, to improve labor productivity, and to constantly improve people’s lives.” His teachings are also the goals and missions that our Party and State have set for science and technology in our country.

50 years after President Ho Chi Minh’s declaration on the mission of science and technology in Vietnam, May 18 is officially chosen as Science and Technology Day every year for society and the community to respect and respect. honor the creative labor and dedication of the scientific and technological force. The message of this year’s Science and Technology Day: Science, technology and innovation – Arousing aspirations, creating the future is also a message of pride, belief and expectation of the whole society. for the knowledge, talent and creative labor of the team of people working in science and technology.

In response to that trust, over the years, the science and technology force has continuously made creative efforts, devoted wisdom, enthusiasm and energy to bring the country’s science and technology to the development, contribute to the industrialization and modernization of the country, promote the growth and competitiveness of the economy, ensure national defense and security, protect the environment and respond to climate change, improve improve the material and spiritual life of the people. Despite many difficulties and challenges, with the increasing penetration of science and technology into all areas of the economy and social life, the force of science and technology has been increasingly affirmed its role in the socio-economic development of the country, recognized and appreciated by the people and society.

In order for science, technology and innovation to truly become a strategic breakthrough and the main driving force for socio-economic development, our country will quickly become a country with a modern industry by 2030. , a high-income developed country by 2045 as the Document of the 13th National Congress of the Party clearly shows, in the coming time, we need to continue to persevere in renewing our thinking and implementing synchronously large groups of solutions for the development of the national creative system; renewing the scientific and technological management mechanism; raise the potential and level of science and technology; promote the development of innovation ecosystems and innovative start-ups; strengthen international cooperation and integration in science, technology and innovation.

The new context with the complicated and unpredictable developments of the modern world and the unprecedented change in the impact of the new industrial revolution and the global Covid-19 pandemic requires us. must always be proactive, creative and flexible to respond promptly. Science and technology forces need to be equipped with sufficient capacity and potential to anticipate new trends, solve new problems posed in practice, and contribute to well realizing the Government’s dual goals of promoting science and technology. epidemic control and socio-economic development, creating impetus for the country to continue developing rapidly and sustainably.

To do that, besides the support and cooperation of the whole society, it needs greater determination and efforts of the scientific and technological forces. As the focal point for managing science, technology and innovation activities, the Ministry of Science and Technology will advise the Government to create a better environment and conditions for scientific research and development activities. technology development and innovation. Vietnam Science and Technology Day must become a meaningful annual activity of institutes, schools and enterprises; spread to the community, especially the young generation, about their love of science and creative aspirations. Science and technology staff need to be encouraged to persevere in pursuing big dreams and scientific passion, overcoming difficulties and challenges to create many practical scientific and technological achievements, bringing practical results. benefit the country, people and society, and contribute to the knowledge treasure of mankind.

Scientific knowledge will forever remain in the scientific ivory tower if it is not widely spread and applied in social life. The message of May 18 also reminds communication about science and technology, it is necessary to become a more useful bridge, bringing knowledge and scientific and technological progress to the masses faster. and productive and social life; arouse, inspire and creative aspirations in the community; contributing to the formation of a culture of innovation and nurturing a love of science among young people, helping to create a society that respects science and has creative thinking as this is an important factor to maintain a society. Sustainable Development. That is also the spirit and profound message of today’s Vietnam Science and Technology Day.

Wishing all scientific and technological staff in the country a lot of health, energy and success on the path of creative work and promotion of creativity, bringing science and technology to the country to contribute. more practical for the cause of construction, protection and sustainable development of the country.

Best regards!