Hanoi (VNA) - The 8th ASEANMinisterial Meeting on Minerals (AMMin 8) and related meetings will be held inthe form of teleconference in Hanoi from October 6-8.
The related meetings are the 21st AnnualSenior Officials Meeting on Minerals (ASOMM 21) and the 14th ASOMM+3Meeting.
The ASOMM offers a forum for ASEAN ministers todiscuss measures to strengthen cooperation in mining within the ten-member grouping,specifically support for industrialisation programmes in each member country.
Vietnam’s hosting AMMin 8 and related meetings holds political,diplomatic and environmental significance at national, regional and global levels,according to the General Department of Geology and Minerals of Vietnam.
It demonstrates Vietnam as a responsible member of theinternational community, which has seriously observed international commitmentsand been ready to engage in joint efforts in mining.
The meetings are expected to contribute to enhancinginternational cooperation, both bilaterally and multilaterally, and seekingfinancial and technological assistance in the sector.
Ministers from the ASEAN member countries, andrepresentatives from the ASEAN Secretariat, ASEAN’s dialogue partners – Japan,China and the Republic of Korea (RoK), and international organisations will attendthe events.
A representative from the Vietnamese Government willdeliver opening remarks and chair the AMMin 8. The Vietnamese Minister ofNatural Resources and Environment will preside over the ASOMM 21 and ASOMM+3.
The ASOMM 21 and ASOMM+3 are held annually, while AMMintakes place every two years in the ASEAN countries./.
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