At the first Vietnam-Thailand Energy Forum, which opened in the central coastal province of Binh Dinh on November 23, Hung said that the event will concretise the joint statement on bilateral energy co-operation signed in 2012.
The two-day forum will provide a valuable opportunity for Vietnamese and Thai policymakers and enterprises to discuss solutions and plans to promote collaboration in the field, Hung said.
He expected to receive positive information on specific activities and co-operation projects between the two countries, thus helping deepen the effective co-operation relations.
Inspector General of the Thai Ministry of Energy Athipat Bamroong said he believes that the forum will put forth measures to remove headwinds and enhance energy investment.
Participants heard presentations and discussions on important issues, including an overview of Vietnam and Thailand’s energy, oil and gas co-operation, efficiency of implemented energy projects and orientations for the two countries’ energy development in the future.
