Vietnam, Laos strengthen agri-forestry cooperation
(VOV) - Vietnam Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Cao Duc Phat on July 21 held a working session with his Lao counterpart, Vilayvanh Phomkhe on measures to bolster agri-forestry cooperation between the two countries.
This activity is part of the annual conference between the Vietnam Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Lao Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry in 2015, as well as the cooperative agreement between the two governments.
Accordingly, both sides will spur comprehensive cooperation in agri-forestry, fisheries and rural development, particularly science technology, training, investment and trade.
During the session, the two ministers reviewed the implementation of cooperative projects and proposed the subcommittees to consider and provide capital for the cooperation projects during 2016.
 |
They agreed to enhance cooperation efforts through intensifying delegation, personnel training, along with sharing technology in fruit plantation and aquaculture.
Vietnam is willing to contribute experience in establishing Agro-Forestry University, building an agricultural research system, and enhancing consultancy and analysis capacity for agricultural and rural development policy.
The two ministers signed a cooperative deal agri-forestry, fisheries and rural development in 2015, as a part of a larger cooperative plan.