The Mekong-Japan cooperation has significantly contributed to socio-economic development in the Mekong countries, he said at the 14th Mekong-Japan Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on August 6.
He suggested Japan and the Mekong countries prioritise pandemic containment and inclusive, sustainable economic recovery.
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said Japan has also provided 5.6 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, 700 ventilators and 750 million JPY (6.8 million USD) for the Mekong countries to help them build cold storage systems.
The ministers lauded Japan’s aid and outcomes of the Mekong-Japan cooperation. They shared the view that the countries should strengthen their collaboration in pandemic prevention and control, and economic recovery./.
Action programme of Vietnam, Netherlands Business Platform for Mekong Delta signed
Director of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI)'s Branch in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho Nguyen Phuong Lam and Netherlands Ambassador Elsbeth Akkerman have signed an Action Programme of the Vietnam-Netherlands Business Platform for the Mekong River Delta.
