Tran Quang Hoai, Director of the Vietnam Disaster Management Authority was among the chairs of the closing session (Photo: baonghean.vn)

Participants agreed to submit major recommendations to APEC leaders on fostering inter-regional cooperation and technological innovation for more effective response to natural disasters and recovery.

Tran Quang Hoai, Director of the Vietnam Disaster Management Authority of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, said: “Information and communication has been accessible to remote and mountainous areas. We are applying technologies to mitigate disaster risks. The Authority is considering the use of social media like facebook to keep the people and the disaster management agencies informed of happenings in disaster-hit areas for timely assistance and rescue missions.”