November 07, 2021 | 19:14 (GMT+7)
Vietnam, France promote cooperation in green, circular economy
Vietnamese Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha has highly valued initiatives of France’s Bureau Veritas company in building a sustainable future in Vietnam and the world at large.
The minister made the praise at a recent meeting with leaders of Bureau Veritas, where the two sides discussed solutions to respond to challenges caused by climate change and reduce carbon emissions in Vietnam by 2050.
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Vietnamese Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha (third from right) meets leaders of Bureau Veritas. |
The meeting took place within the framework of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s trip for attending the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland, a working visit to the U.K. and an official visit to France.
Ha said Vietnam has chosen a sustainable and positive approach, towards the green and circular economy.
The two sides sought ways to boost strategic cooperation for sustainable development, and exchanged views on challenges facing Vietnam on its path towards the goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.
The company's leaders expressed their hope for cooperation opportunities with the Vietnamese Government in fulfilling the target of cutting carbon emissions.
Established in 1828, Bureau Veritas is global leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) services
The company has carried out investment projects in Vietnam over the past 25 years. It now employs more than 1,000 employees and has 10 offices and labs in the Southeast Asian country.
Source: VNA