On September 20, the 43rd ASEAN Maritime Transport Working Group Meeting opened in Nha Trang.
This year’s conference is chaired by the Vietnam Maritime Administration. This agency will also continue to host and chair the 44th and 45th Conferences, respectively held in major cities of Vietnam including Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City. HCM.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Acting Director of the Vietnam Maritime Administration Nguyen Dinh Viet said that the 43rd Conference will focus on issues such as reporting on the results of the 53rd ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting, 54th ASEAN Economic Ministers.
The event was attended by the ASEAN Secretariat, ASEAN Member States, the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Transport-linked private sector organizations and ASEAN dialogue partners.
At the same time, consider the implementation of measures related to maritime transport under the Kuala Lumpur Transport Strategic Plan (KLTSP) such as the development and monitoring of the Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the operation of the KLTSP. seaports, dialogue among relevant ASEAN member states to prepare for the operation of RO-RO routes;
At the same time, consider issues in strengthening the navigation system, security measures to be in line with international standards, and develop necessary policy initiatives to develop cooperation in transport logistics. strategic navigation between ASEAN and its dialogue partners; deepen regional cooperation to enhance transport safety, develop policies and strategies related to sustainable transport, and apply smart technology in the transport sector.
Acting Director of Vietnam Maritime Administration Nguyen Dinh Viet
Overview of the meeting in the morning of September 20
In addition, the Conference also discussed initiatives in the field of maritime transport in response to the Covid-19 Pandemic; Cooperation with private sector organizations linking ASEAN transport; Transport cooperation with dialogue partners such as China, Europe, India, Japan, Korea and the US; initiatives to reduce carbon emissions in the transport sector.
“As a member state of IMO, Vietnam always fulfills all its obligations as a member country and actively responds to activities and movements launched by IMO for a blue ocean environment. clean, safe, and secure for the maritime industry,” said Acting Director of the Vietnam Maritime Administration.
The conference will take place within 3 days, from September 20-22. Representatives of member countries will present experiences and issues related to the contents of the Conference to discuss, discuss and give views to agree on action programs.
