During the celebration of the first anniversary of the National University of Sciences Dr. Humberto Fernández Morán, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro urged young people to maintain “their commitment to good” and “their commitment to the homeland.”
“We are witnessing the emergence of a multipolar world, free from colonialism, where there is an intense struggle between models: the pursuit of independence, freedom, global harmony, and cooperation, and those who seek to be the owners, rulers, and emperors of the world,” the president stated.
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He added that “we, Venezuela, following the immense historical tradition begun by the indigenous resistance of Guaicaipuro and completed by Bolívar, are among those who want to be independent and free, and we oppose all forms of colonialism and slavery. Free forever! Free!”
In that same forum, the president acknowledged the allied nations that have collaborated on Venezuela’s scientific projects, including Russia, China, and Cuba. “The history of the Venezuelan people is an admirable one. We should feel proud to be Venezuelan,” he said, emphasizing that it is a magnificent history in every respect.
The Venezuelan president highlighted Humberto Fernández Morán as a leading figure in this scientific movement developing in the country, which connects young people between the ages of 15 and 25 who “are studying the most advanced fields of science in the world” with experienced scientists.
For President Nicolás Maduro, these two groups “represent two powerful blocs.” On the one hand, there is “the Venezuelan scientific community, with 67,000 scientists organized in this Great Humberto Fernández Morán Mission working in all areas of applied science production for life,” and on the other hand, there is “the scientific training program” that “has reached 850,000 children and young people in schools and colleges across the country.”
The Venezuelan Minister of Science and Technology, Gabriela Jiménez, specified that the university has 1,805 students, 477 of whom represent the country’s 25 states. She thanked the president for the initiative and emphasized that the programs recognize “scientific practice as a dialogue, a collective and collaborative construction” that also considers territorial development.
“Science also contributes to our nation’s security and to guaranteeing peace as a strategy for well-being and national sovereignty,” the minister stated, adding that “six international cooperation agreements have been signed with leading universities ranked among the top 100 in the world.”
In his address, Maduro acknowledged the capabilities of the assembled young people and what they could contribute to Venezuela’s development through their creations, but emphasized that “ethics is vital.” He recognized the work of Humberto Fernández Morán and his commitment to the nation and his ethical values, contrasting them with “those who sell out the country for a Nobel Prize or for a thousand other things.”
In closing, the president urged the students to engage with the dynamics of their institutions where they can put their newly acquired knowledge into practice. “We are building the beautiful society our people deserve,” Maduro emphasized, calling for unwavering commitment to creating in Venezuela.
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