December 11, 2016 | 16:47 (GMT+7)
Japan boosts agriculture partnership with Vietnam
The Japan-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentary Alliance will actively work with the Vietnam Farmers’ Union to implement cooperation activities and share experience in developing high-quality agricultural production following Japan’s model.
Tsutomu Takebe, special advisor to the alliance, made the affirmation while meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh in Hanoi on December 8.
Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh (R) receiving Tsutomu Takebe, special advisor to the Japan-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentary Alliance
He noted that the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has coordinated with the Vietnam Farmers’ Union to carry out programs that attracted many businesses.
Deputy PM Pham Binh Minh said he hopes the two countries will boost cooperation in agriculture, forestry and fisheries in the coming time.
He proposed Japan provide more support for Vietnamese farmers in applying Japan’s efficient models.
Source: VNA