The 45th Maritime Transport Working Group Meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (MTWG 45) will be held in HCM City from October 17-19, according to the Việt Nam Maritime Administration (MOT), which serves as the chair of the group and hosts the meeting this year under the rotating mechanism of ASEAN.

 

The meeting will continue to consider the implementation of measures related to maritime transportation in accordance with the Kuala Lumpur 2016-25 strategic plan, initiatives in maritime transportation recovery and sustainable development post COVID-19 pandemic, as well as progress of the 2022-23 action plan on goods circulation and ship waste management. 

 

Additionally, participating delegates will discuss future cooperation with the International Maritime Organisation and hold talks with dialogue partners.

 

Measures related to the smart technology application in the field of maritime transportation for upcoming action plans are expected to be introduced at the three-day event.

 

According to MOT, as chairman of MTWG 45, Việt Nam hopes ASEAN member states will continue to intensify bilateral and multilateral cooperation to create growth momentum for the sector in ASEAN in particular and the world at large.

 

Since joining ASEAN in 1995, Việt Nam has made important and productive contributions to the grouping, including in maritime transport cooperation.

 

The country has signed bilateral maritime and sea transport agreements with countries in the bloc, including Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, and Myanmar. — VNS