Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung expressed his hope to further promote
cooperation with the Netherlands in coping with climate change and
rising sea levels during his meeting with Dutch Ambassador Joop
Scheffers in the Mekong Delta province of Can Tho on March 20.
Dung appreciated the Netherlands’ help in the field,
meeting that the country is assisting Vietnam in numerous projects,
including a project to create a long-term development plan for the
Mekong Delta in the context of climate change and rising seal levels.
The PM said he hopes that the two countries will
increase cooperation in areas that each side is strong, such as maritime
economy, seaport and logistics services, while sharing experiences and
technology in constructing flood control works, dealing with urban
flooding and managing water resources.
He suggested
that the Netherlands coordinate closely with sectors and ministries of
Vietnam to successfully organise activities to celebrate the 40th
anniversary of Vietnam-Netherlands diplomatic ties, including the
stepping up of cooperation projects in response to climate change and
rising sea levels.
Ambassador Scheffers, who is
attending the International Water Day in Can Tho City, affirmed that the
Netherlands is willing to share its experience in coping with climate
change and water resource challenges with Vietnam and the Mekong
Delta region.
He asserted that he will work closely
with relevant Vietnamese agencies to hold practical activities to
celebrate 40 years of diplomatic ties between the two countries,
including the scheduled visit by the Dutch Prime Minister, trade
promotion, cultural exchanges, and Dutch investors’ fact-finding tours
to Vietnam.-VNA