| Faza Suraj |
VIETNAM has keen interest in collaborating with Brunei, especially in the area of energy, said Tran Tuan Anh, the Minister of Industry and Trade of Vietnam.
He was speaking during a visit to Brunei LNG Sdn Bhd which was held as part of President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Tran Dai Quang’s state visit to Brunei, yesterday.
On arrival at the Sungai Liang Industrial Park (SPARK), the president and his delegation comprising senior government officials, were greeted by the Minister of Energy and Industry at the Prime Minister’s Office, Pehin Datu Singamanteri Colonel (Rtd) Dato Seri Setia (Dr) Awang Haji Mohammad Yasmin bin Haji Umar, accompanied by senior government officials and representatives of Brunei LNG and Brunei Shell Petroleum Co Sdn Bhd.
At SPARK, the visitors were briefed by Pehin Datu Singamanteri Colonel (Rtd) Dato Seri Setia (Dr) Awang Haji Mohammad Yasmin about SPARK which he described as a dedicated industrial area aimed at further adding value to the oil and gas industry beyond the exportation of unrefined crude oil and liquefied natural gas.
He also touched on Brunei LNG while highlighting that their liquefaction facility is among the top reliable LNGs plants in the world as established in a global LNG benchmarking exercise.
Tran Dai Quang, the President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam presenting a souvenir to Pehin Datu Singamanteri Colonel (Rtd) Dato Seri Setia (Dr) Awang Haji Mohammad Yasmin bin Haji Umar, the Minister of Energy and Industry at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Tran Tuan Anh, the Minister of Industry and Trade of Vietnam expressing his thoughts at the briefing. – PHOTOS: FAZA SURAJ
Tran Dai Quang being further briefed of the structure of SPARK.
A view of SPARK.
After the end of the briefing, Tran Tuan Anh said that Vietnam is a very good potential partner for Brunei.
“We have a strong demand for natural gas to produce electricity and also to develop our energy sector,” the minister added, noting that it is a part of their strategy towards realising their energy vision by 2025.
He hoped that the existing cooperation will extend to businesses of both countries which will be discussed in a business forum today by representatives from both countries.
Pehin Datu Singamanteri Colonel (Rtd) Dato Seri Setia (Dr) Awang Haji Mohammad Yasmin agreed that there is a lot of growth potential for both countries, especially in the area of energy.
At the Brunei LNG plant the entourage was given a quick tour before having refreshments.
At the end of the visit, Tran Dai Quang signed a plaque and posed for a group photo with senior Bruneian
and Vietnamese government officials as well as representatives from Brunei LNG.
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