On February 18, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment held a meeting among ministry’s leaders and key officials of international partners. Meeting with international partners is an annual activity in order to enhance mutual understanding and promote collaboration between the Ministry and international partners.
According to the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Nguyen Minh Quang, at present, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment is implementing 56 programs and projects supported by foreign partners with a total amount of nearly US$ 456 million. The strategic partnership between Vietnam and other countries in the field of natural resources and environment has been establishing, particularly in response to climate change and water resources management.
The strong and effective support of the international organizations in Vietnam such as the UN organizations, the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank has played an important role in the mobilization of multilateral funding for the ministry’s activities.
The Minister Nguyen Minh Quang emphasized that in the context of the world’s economy and the region is facing many difficulties, however the relationship of international cooperation on natural resources and environment among Vietnam and other countries around the world has been continuing and growing. These achievements over the recent years are results of active support of the ambassadors of many countries and heads of international organizations in Vietnam.
On behalf of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, the Minister Nguyen Minh Quang sincerely thanked foreign countries and international organizations which have paid special attention for this sector in particular and Vietnam in general. Representatives of international organizations said they would continue to work closely with the Ministry to implement these projects effectively.
Đăng ký: VietNam News