Promising prospect of Vietnamese fruit exports to the US market

The statement was made at a meeting between US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and State President Truong Tan Sang during his recent visit to the US, said Vietnam’s Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Cao Duc Phat.

Both sides exchanged views on issues of mutual concern and agreed to co-ordinate to deal with the outstanding issues related to cooperation in farm production. Accordingly, the US will import some tropical fruits such as litchis and longans and consider other kinds of products as well.

They also agreed to strengthen cooperation in promoting the application of science and technology and coping with climate change.

They pledged to increase cooperation in farm production under the terms of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP). The US Agriculture Secretary said he will work with relevant agencies on the import of tra fish, shrimp and honey from Vietnam.

The TPP is of great importance to Vietnam, especially in the agricultural field when farmers need more outlets to increase production capacity. Both sides are expected to sign the agreement late this year.