(VOV) - Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung expressed his hope to further promote cooperation with the Netherlands in coping with climate change and rising sea levels.

PM Nguyen Tan Dung and Dutch Ambassador Joop Scheffers (Photo: VOV)

During his meeting with Dutch Ambassador Joop Scheffers in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on Wednesday, PM Dung appreciated the Netherlands’ assistance in these areas and called for more cooperation in maritime economy, seaport and logistics services. He noted that both countries should share experiences and technology in constructing flood control works, dealing with urban flooding, and managing water resources. Ambassador Scheffers said that the Netherlands is willing to share its experience in coping with climate change and water resource challenges with Vietnam and the Mekong Delta region. He pledged to work closely with relevant Vietnamese agencies to organize activities to celebrate 40 years of diplomatic ties between the two countries.