Viet Nam keen on satellite, hydrographic cooperation: Ambassador
Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang has visited a facility of Thales Group in Cannes which develops technology solutions for satellite, aerospace, defence, transportation and security markets.
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During a working session on May 5, leaders of Thales Group said it has cooperated with Viet Nam in training and the transfer of technologies on the application of satellite images in research and reality.
They also expressed their hope for stronger collaboration in the priority areas included in Viet Nam’s national strategy on digital technology for 2021-2030.
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| On May 4, Ambassador Thang also visited the headquarters of the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) in Monaco, where he met its Secretary General Mathias Jonas. |
Thang spoke highly of Thales’s projects in Viet Nam over the past two decades, and talked about cooperation orientations between the two sides in the time ahead.
Since its inception in Viet Nam more than 20 years ago, Thales has cooperated various with local partners.
On May 4, Ambassador Thang also visited the headquarters of the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) in Monaco, where he met its Secretary General Mathias Jonas.
The diplomat affirmed that as an IHO member, Viet Nam commits to fully observe regulations set in the Convention on the IHO, and further contribute to the hydrographic sector in the region and the world at large.
Viet Nam will also spare no efforts to make active and responsible contributions to ensuring regional and global navigation security and safety, and stands ready to cooperate with other IHO member countries, he said.
Jonas lauded Viet Nam’s contributions to the hydrographic work, helping to ensure navigation safety, maritime management and protection, reasonable use of maritime resources, rescue operations at sea and maritime research.
The Secretary General expressed his hope that Viet Nam will play a more active role in IHO activities and the sea and ocean preservation.
Viet Nam joined the IHO on September 2, 1995, becoming the 84th member of the organisation.
(Source: VNA)
