QUẢNG NINH: An event themed “Việt Nam – EU joining hands for a clean environment” took place in Hạ Long city, the northern province of Quảng Ninh.
The event was held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), the Quảng Ninh provincial People’s Committee, the EU Delegation to Việt Nam, and Sun Group.
In her remarks, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Lê Thị Thu Hằng emphasised that the protection of the marine environment is facing numerous challenges such as pollution risks posed by untreated waste and wastewater, as well as people’s limited awareness of the issue.
She said to address these challenges, aside from efforts by the entire political system, the MoFA has actively promoted cooperation with other countries and international organisations in terms of environmental protection and climate change response.
The EU and its member nations have significantly contributed to environmental protection and climate change response worldwide, she went on, noting that they have actively assisted Việt Nam in this regard through cooperation projects on climate change response, biodiversity conservation, forest protection, and waste treatment, among others.
The Việt Nam – EU Day in Hạ Long, initiated by the MoFA, aimed to help raise businesses and people’s awareness of responsible behaviour towards the environment and the natural ecosystem, thereby helping prevent the pollution and degradation of the marine environment.
It was also meant to enhance mutual understanding and cooperation between Quảng Ninh and the EU Delegation, as well as the embassies of the EU countries, contributing to the flourishing Việt Nam – EU comprehensive partnership and cooperation, according to Hằng.
The official added that Việt Nam wishes to continue receiving the effective cooperation and assistance from the EU and its members in promoting the awareness and capacity of protecting the environment and recovering soil, forest and marine ecosystems.
