With the initiative of Aries Shipping recently a high-level event was organised at its headquarters in Glyfada celebrating the deepening trade and shipping ties between Greece and Vietnam. The event, hosted by Capt. Gabriel Petridis, Managing Director of Aries Shipping, which has a strategic partnership with the Vietnam Maritime Corporation (VIMC), welcomed a distinguished Vietnamese delegation led by the Deputy President of the Vietnamese Parliament.
Capt. Petridis highlighted the unparalleled competitive advantage of Greek shipowners that control the world's largest commercial and tramp fleet. He emphasized that as China expands its reach across transport and logistics, Vietnam is uniquely positioned to compete by leveraging its rich resources and capable human workforce.
The core of the discussion centered on a bold proposal: Greece can share its vast shipping expertise to help Vietnam develop a sustainable and efficient national fleet. This initiative would allow Vietnam to become a more active participant in global sea commerce, ultimately securing its own energy and food sufficiency. An added benefit would be the creation of thousands of jobs and a boost to the country’s shipbuilding industry, as new vessels would be constructed in Vietnamese shipyards.
To realize this ambitious project, Capt. Petridis stressed the critical need to persuade Vietnamese banks to provide the necessary capital. He argued that this strategy of achieving energy autonomy and upgrading the nation's shipbuilding capacity would significantly improve Vietnam's geopolitical standing and security level.
The Deputy President of the Vietnamese Parliament expressed his enthusiasm for the proposal, affirming his complete understanding of the need to mobilize all resources for the project. He committed to communicating the need for a more sophisticated maritime economy to the head of the Vietnamese government. The event concluded with a mutual agreement to define the next steps for a more active cooperation, ensuring mutual benefit for both nations.
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