Cambodia has no need for Vietnam's assistance when Vietnam couldn't resolve border issues equitably

Viet Nam to assist Cambodia in natural resource management
03/30/2006

Ha Noi (VNA) - Viet Nam will share experiences and lend assistance in natural resource management and environmental protection with Cambodia at the upcoming 8th session of the Viet Nam-Cambodia Joint Committee.

Pham Khoi Nguyen, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, made this pledge during his working session in Ha Noi on Mar. 30 with the Cambodian Ambassador to Viet Nam, Long Kem.

Nguyen revealed that his ministry has helped Cambodia develop projects to upgrade its hydrometeorology station and information system; restore and complete the national altitude system; and draw a geological and mineral map of Cambodia's northeastern region and areas bordering Viet Nam.

Viet Nam has recently cooperated with Cambodia to train personnel for bio-diversity management and discussed a project on bilateral cooperation in environmental protection, he said.

Cambodia's Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction plans to send a delegation to Viet Nam to learn from the country's experiences and boost cooperation with the Vietnamese Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.-Enditem