The Environmental Protection Ministry and the Asian Development Bank will deepen cooperation in seven areas that include efforts to prevent pollution of the air, water and land, according to a Memorandum of Understanding signed on Wednesday.

The memorandum maps out major areas of partnership and key forms of cooperation between the two parties from 2014 to 2018.

In addition to emphasizing cooperation in prevention and management of pollution, particular attention will also be given to policy dialogue, knowledge sharing and capacity building, according to the memorandum.