Vietnam and ASEAN seek closer cooperation in maritime transport

March 09, 2022 | 13:05

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Representatives from the 10 ASEAN member countries are gathering at the 42^nd meeting of the bloc's Maritime Transport Working Group (MTWG) hosted by Vietnam to discuss new innitiatives for closer cooperation.

Vietnam and ASEAN seek closer cooperation in maritime transport

Vietnam has been strengthening maritime transport with ASEAN countries

The event taking place virtually on March 9-10 attracts the ASEAN Secretariat, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), and regional partners and associations.

Key discussions include the implementation of the Kuala Lumpur Transport Strategic Plan 2016-2025 and the 2022-2023 action plan, new initiatives in the maritime transport sector, and related cooperation with the IMO and dialogue partners.

To facilitate maritime activities between Vietnam and other ASEAN countries, Vietnam has so far signed bilateral transport agreements with seven countries in the region – Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, Myanmar, the Philippines, and Thailand.

Vietnam also signed an agreement to recognise seafarers' professional qualifications under the 1978 International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers with six countries in the region – Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, Myanmar, and Thailand.

By Bich Thuy

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