Seamless connectivity, green transformation

On November 21st and 22nd, a delegation from the Ministry of Transport, led by Deputy Minister Nguyen Duy Lam, attended the 30th ASEAN Transport Ministers' Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The conference was attended by representatives from 10 ASEAN countries, with the Malaysian Minister of Transport serving as Chairman and the Myanmar delegation as Vice-Chairman.

In addition to the 10 ASEAN member countries, the conference was also attended by the Minister of Transport of East Timor as an observer.

Ministers and heads of delegations attending the 30th ASEAN Transport Ministers' Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

At the conference, ministers and heads of delegations exchanged views, discussed, and agreed on several important issues to guide ASEAN transport cooperation activities in the coming period.

Regarding the development of the ASEAN Transport Sector Plan (ATSP) 2026-2030, the ministers agreed to focus on addressing the growing needs for seamless connectivity, global trade, climate commitments, and economic growth, ensuring that ASEAN remains competitive and connected in a global context, and supporting and aligning with the ASEAN Economic Community Strategic Plan 2026-2030. The Plan is expected to be adopted at the ATM Meeting in 2025.

The ministers adopted the ASEAN Guidelines on Light Electric Vehicles to promote low-carbon personal transport and urban logistics options. Guidelines on Urban Freight Transport were also adopted, aiming to develop sustainable and efficient logistics systems in ASEAN cities.

The ASEAN Framework for Road Safety Kuala Lumpur 2024 has been adopted, emphasizing the importance of improving vehicle safety, road safety regulations, and standardizing signage and traffic rules in the region.

Regarding maritime affairs, the ministers adopted the Guidelines on Public-Private Partnerships in Ports and the Guidelines on Port Digitalization and Automation, promoting best practices and sustainable port operations in ASEAN.

Deputy Minister of Transport Nguyen Duy Lam led the Ministry of Transport delegation to attend the conference.

Speaking at the conference plenary session, Deputy Minister Nguyen Duy Lam expressed Vietnam's agreement with the proposals of the Senior Officials Meeting (STOM). The guidelines on electric vehicles, port digitalization and automation, public-private partnerships in infrastructure development, and urban freight transport are all timely and urgent issues.

The Deputy Minister also introduced the plans and targeted programs for implementing green transformation and commitments to reduce carbon emissions in Vietnam's transportation sector, aiming to fulfill the Vietnamese Government 's commitments at COP 26, bringing Vietnam's net emissions to "zero" by 2050.

In addition, the Deputy Minister highly appreciated ASEAN's guidelines on port digitalization and automation, considering them extremely useful for Vietnamese authorities as well as ASEAN countries to apply in the operation and exploitation of infrastructure.

Deputy Minister Nguyen Duy Lam signed Protocol 5.

At the conference, authorized by the Government, Deputy Minister Nguyen Duy Lam, together with the Ministers/Heads of Transport delegations from other ASEAN member states, signed Protocol No. 5 on the Right of Temporary Stopover between points within the territory of other ASEAN member states under the ASEAN Multilateral Agreement on the Full Liberalization of Air Passenger Services (MAFLPAS) to promote the liberalization process in the aviation industry, allowing ASEAN countries to expand passenger transport services more flexibly and conveniently in the region.

Deputy Minister of Transport Nguyen Duy Lam signed Protocol No. 5 on the Right of Temporary Transit between Points within the Territory of Other ASEAN Member States under the ASEAN Multilateral Agreement on the Full Liberalization of Air Passenger Transport Services.

In addition to the main program, the Deputy Minister also attended the 23rd ASEAN-China Transport Ministers' Meeting, the 22nd ASEAN-Japan Transport Ministers' Meeting, the 15th ASEAN-Korea Transport Ministers' Meeting, and the Special Meeting between ASEAN Transport Ministers and Development Partners (ADB, AIIB, ITF, UNESCAP, and WB).

On the sidelines of the ATM 30 conference, Deputy Minister Nguyen Duy Lam held a bilateral meeting with Mr. Park Sang Woo, Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of South Korea, to promote cooperation in the field of transportation.

Source: https://www.baogiaothong.vn/hoi-nghi-bo-truong-giao-thong-van-tai-asean-ket-noi-thong-suot-chuyen-doi-xanh-192241122150134545.htm