On July 28, 2023, NSFC Vice President Lan Yujie met with Dr. Sylvain Charbonneau, Vice President of the University of Ottawa, Canada.

Vice President Lan reviewed the history of cooperation between NSFC and Canadian research funding agencies and universities. He pointed out that as an important channel of funding China's basic research, applied basic research, and talent cultivation, NSFC, with an open attitude, is willing to deepen mutual understanding through friendly exchanges and promote international exchange and cooperation of universities and research institutes in China.

Dr. Charbonneau briefly introduced the University of Ottawa from the aspects of education, scientific research and international cooperation, as well as its work in addressing complex challenges through interdisciplinary integration and convergence. He expressed that many universities and researchers in Canada hope to continue to engage in exchanges and cooperation with Chinese partners, and appreciated China for maintaining an open and inclusive attitude towards international cooperation.

Both sides agreed that in order to solve the common problems hindering development, international scientific research collaborations are needed more than ever. So are the exchanges and cooperation between universities and researchers in China and Canada.

Dr. Yin Wenxuan, Deputy Director General of NSFC’s Bureau of International Cooperation and other officials also attended this meeting.