Vietnam and Motion Picture Association strengthen cooperation to protect intellectual property rights: Deputy FM Nguyen Minh Hang
WVR - On October 12, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang received Ms. Urmila Venugopalan, President and Executive Director for the Asia-Pacific region of the Motion Picture Association (MPA), during the MPA leadership delegation's visit to Hanoi.
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| Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang and Ms. Urmila Venugopalan, President and Executive Director for the Asia-Pacific region of the Motion Picture Association (MPA). (Photo: Thanh Long) |
During the meeting, Deputy Minister Nguyen Minh Hang welcomed the MPA leadership delegation's visit and work in Vietnam and expressed gratitude for the support and contributions of the MPA in promoting the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Vietnam and the United States in general, and bilateral cooperation in the fields of cinema and culture in particular. The Deputy Minister affirmed that Vietnam values its relationship with the United States and seeks to promote a stable, substantive, and effective Comprehensive Strategic Partnership framework.
On this occasion, Deputy Minister Nguyen Minh Hang shared some of Vietnam's economic development goals in the new phase, including double-digit GDP growth and leveraging science, technology, and innovation as new drivers. In this context, Vietnam values cooperation with the United States, with the important role of the MPA in connecting leading U.S. enterprises in the fields of cinema, television, and digital content with Vietnam.
Deputy Minister Nguyen Minh Hang affirmed that Vietnam always values and facilitates U.S. enterprises investing in Vietnam; she hopes the MPA will encourage its member companies to expand investment in Vietnam, thereby bringing Vietnamese cinema to the world. Additionally, the Deputy Minister emphasized that Vietnam values the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights and has made substantial efforts in this area; she requested the MPA to continue supporting and objectively recognizing Vietnam's efforts.
Ms. Urmila Venugopalan expressed her thanks to Deputy Minister Nguyen Minh Hang for taking the time to meet with the delegation. She introduced the MPA as an association representing seven leading U.S. film producers and distributors such as Warner Bros, Disney, etc. MPA member companies are currently working in various fields, including media, entertainment, and technology. MPA members wish to build long-term partnerships with Vietnam; they highly appreciate Vietnam's talent and high-quality film products, showing great interest in the Vietnamese market and a desire to invest in developing and promoting locally-themed cinematic stories.
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| Delegates take a group photo. (Photo: Thanh Long) |
Agreeing with Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Hang's remarks, Ms. Venugopalan emphasized that the MPA is well aware of and welcomes Vietnam's efforts in protecting intellectual property rights, including improving the legal framework and addressing intellectual property violations; she affirmed that the MPA is ready to accompany, share information, and support Vietnam in enhancing its capacity to protect intellectual property rights, creating an attractive and reliable investment environment for foreign businesses.
Additionally, the MPA expressed interest and a desire to coordinate and support several related activities in preparation for Vietnam's role as host of the APEC Economic Leaders' Week in 2027. Deputy Minister Nguyen Minh Hang welcomed the MPA's proposal and invited the MPA to participate in appropriate activities during APEC 2027.
