Chairman of the HCM City People’s Committee Phan Văn Mãi (right) received the Deputy Minister of Environment for the Republic of Korea Kum Hang-seung on March 28. — VNA/VNS Photo Xuân Khu

HCM CITY — HCM City expects to cooperate with Korean businesses and partners in wastewater, solid waste and air pollution treatment, Phan Văn Mãi, chairman of the city’s People's Committee, said at a meeting held on Tuesday (March 28).

Mãi received Deputy Minister of Environment for the Republic of Korea (RoK) Kum Hang-seung during his official visit to the city.

He expects the RoK to share experiences with the city in mobilising international resources to support adaptation and prevention of disasters caused by climate change.

“The city is also willing to build a long-term cooperation with the RoK in green economy development,” he said.

The city is preparing for its strategy on circular economy, and green and sustainable growth.

It expects to learn experiences from the RoK in building policies, standards and roadmaps to achieve sustainable development goals, he said.

With the potential and its pioneering role, the RoK would lead major cities in Asia to foster sustainable economic development, build green economies, and protect the environment, he added.

Kum Hang-seung said the two countries have organised annual ministerial meetings to share relevant policies on the environment and green growth.

The RoK chose 2023 as the year of green technology growth.

It will share technologies in green development through international cooperation, contributing to green growth and sustainable development identified as one of the focuses of many countries around the world, he said.

It is strong in environmental protection such as clean water management and wastewater treatment.

He expressed that the RoK was ready to welcome delegations from the city to explore environmental protection models, share experiences in building environmental policies, and offer short-term courses to improve the quality of human resources in the city’s natural resources and environmental sector.

In addition, Korean firms proposed the city authorities create favourable conditions for them to join in wastewater treatment and environmental projects in the city, he said. — VNS