Holland, Vietnam join hands to develop Mekong Delta region
(VOV) - The Netherlands is Vietnam’s active partner in water resources management and adaption to climate change.
A seminar was held in Hanoi on April 24 to discuss cooperation plans for development of the Mekong Delta region in the framework of the agreement on strategic partnership in water resources management and climate change adaption signed by Vietnamese and Dutch governments in 2010.
The seminar was co-organized by the Vietnam-Netherlands Friendship and Cooperation Association (VNFCA) and Water Resources University as part of activities marking the 40th anniversary of Vietnam-Netherlands diplomatic ties (1973-2003).
VNFCA Chairman Cao Xuan Hoc said as both nations are managing to cope with climate change caused by natural disasters and rising sea levels, they need to take advantage of their strengths in the agricultural fields to boost development cooperation for mutual benefits.
For his part, Dutch Ambassador to Vietnam Joop Cheffer expressed his hope that the “Planning work for the development of the Mekong Delta region” and other key projects in Vietnam will pay off well.
At the seminar, Dutch and Vietnamese experts heard reports on flood developments in the Mekong Delta region and discussed cooperation on plans with 4 scenarios for its sustainable growth, food security, agricultural production, and economic link to HCM City.