Thailand, Vietnam bolster energy cooperation
(VOV) - The first Vietnam-Thailand Energy Forum opened in the central coastal province of Binh Dinh on November 23 during which Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Cao Quoc Hung has underlined the need to set up a dialogue mechanism in the energy sector between the two nations.
He said the event is designed to optimize the joint statement on energy bilateral cooperation signed in 2012, adding that the two-day forum will offer a valuable opportunity for Vietnamese and Thai policymakers and enterprises to discuss solutions and plans to spur collaboration in the field.
He expected to get positive information on specific activities and cooperation projects between the two countries thereby helping deepen the effective cooperation relations.
Inspector General of the Thai Ministry of Energy Athipat Bamroong in turn said he hopes the forum will devise measures to intensify enhance energy investment.
Participants heard presentations and discussions on important issues, including overview of Vietnam and Thailand’s energy, oil and gas cooperation, efficiency of implemented energy projects and orientations for energy development in the future.
He expected to get positive information on specific activities and cooperation projects between the two countries thereby helping deepen the effective cooperation relations.
Inspector General of the Thai Ministry of Energy Athipat Bamroong in turn said he hopes the forum will devise measures to intensify enhance energy investment.
Participants heard presentations and discussions on important issues, including overview of Vietnam and Thailand’s energy, oil and gas cooperation, efficiency of implemented energy projects and orientations for energy development in the future.