Vietnam – Austria cooperate towards the “Green” economy

VIENNA, AUSTRIA – Media OutReach – 11 October 2021 – On October 8, 2021,  the Embassy of Viet Nam in Austria
organised the 76th Vietnamese National Day in Vienna along with the
participation of representatives from Austria’s Ministry of European and
International Affairs, local administrations as well as leaders of
international organisations in Vienna, international friends and overseas
Vietnamese in Austria.

H.E. Ambassador Nguyen Trung Kien to
host the ceremony

At the Ceremony, the Embassy of Viet Nam collaborated with
Minh Tien Group to introduce the implementation of the Circular Economy Model
in Viet Nam, in order to inspire the idea of developing sustainable
agriculture, preventing climate change, and reducing waste – especially plastic
debris. The circular economic principles implemented by Minh Tien are regarded
as “breakthrough” developments of the Vietnamese coffee industry which would
raise a number of opportunities for properly appreciating the full value of a
coffee tree.

In his opening remarks, Ambassador Nguyen Trung Kien
stressed that: “Despite impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, Viet Nam and Austria
maintain and strengthen their friendly relationship. Viet Nam wishes to
receive the support from Austria, especially in the context where both states
are looking forward to the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic
relations in 2022.”

“Austria’s Ministry of European and International Affairs
will continue to cooperate with Viet Nam towards the 50th anniversary of
diplomatic relations between the two countries,” Ambassador Enno
Drofenik of the Austria Foreign Ministry said.

H.E. Ambassador Enno Drofenik
addresses the ceremony

“Viet Nam should be considered as a successful state in
applying nuclear technology for peaceful purposes and responding to global
issues in agriculture, environment or healthcare. Viet Nam has been
collaborating with the IAEA in projects for controlling plastic
debris,” Dr. Najat Mokhtar, Deputy Director-General of the IAEA, said.

Within the Ceremony’s framework, Minh Tien Group proudly
presented and exchanged views with international participants on its Circular
Economy Model derived from Viet Nam’s coffee tree. Such a story would bring a
different and fresh viewpoint on modern and sustainable agriculture in Viet
Nam.

Minh Tien Group’s representative said: “For Minh Tien, the
Circular Economy Model is a breakthrough solution. In the future, we aim to put
our resources into research and development toward innovative technology. That
would diversify our environmentally-friendly products with practical value when
placed in everyday lives.”

Viet Nam and Austria established diplomatic relations in
1972 and the two states have always maintained cooperation in various fields, especially
in trade and investment, science and technology, and capacity building.
Additionally, they cooperate and mutually support at international forums and
organisations.

Viet Nam is a member state of international organisations
and always actively contributes to international forums in Vienna. In September
2021, IAEA’s member states consented to elect Viet Nam to the Agency’s
Board of Governors, for the 2021 – 2023 term. As reported, Viet Nam was a
member of the Board for several terms and was the President of this body from
2013 to 2014. 

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