Hanoi, Sept. 28 -- Speaking in an interview on the development of Viet Nam's marine economy, Ramla Khalidi highlighted the country's strategic advantages, policy priorities and international lessons for building a green and sustainable marine economy.

The sea is a strategic asset of Viet Nam

According to the UNDP Resident Representative, Viet Nam has distinctive advantages for developing its marine economy, reflected not only in its coastline but also in its position at the intersection of regional and global economic, energy and ecological flows.

From UNDP's perspective, the sea is a strategic asset of Viet Nam. With a coastline of more than 3,260 km, extensive maritime areas and a location along major international shipping routes, V...