CHƯƠNG VI Luật đa dạng sinh học 2008: Hợp tác quốc tế về đa dạng sinh học

Chapter VI

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION ON BIODIVERSITY

Article 69. International cooperation and implementation of treaties on biodiversity

1. The State of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam commits to implementing treaties on biodiversity to which it is a contracting party and expanding cooperation on biodiversity conservation and sustainable development with other countries, territories and foreign organizations and individuals.

2. International cooperation on biodiversity conservation and sustainable development shall be carried out on the principle of equality, mutual benefit and non-interference into internal affairs for the purposes of biodiversity conservation and sustainable development and assurance of ecological balance in Vietnam and on the earth.

3. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment shall assume the prime responsibility for, and coordinate with concerned ministries and ministerial-level agencies in. studying and proposing the negotiation, conclusion of or accession to treaties on biodiversity.

4. The State encourages and creates conditions for Vietnamese organizations and individuals, overseas Vietnamese and foreign organizations and individuals to implement international cooperation programs and projects on biodiversity.

Article 70. Cooperation with bordering countries

The State prioritizes cooperation with bordering countries through the following activities;

1. Exchanging information and forecasts about the biodiversity situation and change;

2. Coordinating in managing biodiversity corridors and transnational migration routes of various species; protecting migratory species;

3. Participating in programs on biodiversity conservation and sustainable development and programs and projects on protection of migratory specifies and biodiversity corridors.