HCMC Chairman Le Hoang Quan (right) and Rotterdam Mayor Ahmed Aboutaleb
The MoU aims to maintain and intensify existing co-operation between the two cities in regards to climate change adaptation over the next three years. Given the progress both cities have made in implementing response strategies and Rotterdam’s participation in the 100 Resilient Cities Initiative, the two sides will work to organise exchanges between their sectors, agencies and institutes.
They will share experiences in applying climate change response measures, designing plans and attracting public involvement. Rotterdam will discuss the development of its resilience strategy, including assessing the vulnerability of important infrastructure facilities.At the signing, Quan said that the “Ho Chi Minh City - moving towards the sea with climate change adaptation” programme is the city’s top priority and that Rotterdam’s involvement and expertise in the area is critical.
Mayor Ahmed Aboutaleb, in turn, pledged to connect experts from the two cities to generate and exchange ideas in order to effectively complete projects and attract investment for such schemes in Ho Chi Minh City.
