At the event, VASI Deputy Director General Nguyen Que Lam said the proposal to build a partnership group on blue economy aims to mobilize the participation of stakeholders for the efficient management and sustainable development of Vietnam’s maritime economy.

Participants discussed and share information on programs and projects related to the field.

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Fish cage farming in An Thoi sea offshore Phu Quoc Island

According to the World Bank, the Blue Economy refers to the sustainable and integrated development of economic sectors for healthy oceans and seas. Nguyen Thi Tho, an expert at the VASI, said that the blue economy model aims to improve welfare and social fairness, as well as mitigate risks in environment and scarcity.

The annual Vietnam Blue Economy Forum is among major activities of the country’s seas and islands week. The forum helps the community understand the potential and challenges in the realization of maritime economy development targets.

Source: VNA