EU Commissioner for Agriculture Janusz Wojciechowski share their hope that, during the upcoming visit to Vietnam, the two side will discuss specific measures to promote substantive agricultural cooperation between Vietnam and the EU.

Ambassador Nguyen Van Thao, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the EU, met with EU Commissioner for Agriculture Janusz Wojciechowski on June 1 to discuss methods to foster agricultural cooperation between the two sides in the coming time.

Speaking at the meeting, Ambassador Thao said agricultural cooperation is one of the pillars in bilateral ties, especially as the world is facing a growing challenge in food security.

Vietnam and the EU hold great potential for cooperation in this area as the latter is working to diversify supply sources and guarantee food security while the former boasts agricultural strength and considerable advantages generated by the bilateral free trade agreement (EVFTA), he noted.

The ambassador suggested that the EU increase the sharing of information and experience; help Vietnam build policies and models for green, modern, and efficient agriculture while enhancing its capacity in agriculture production through assistance in developing infrastructure, human resources, and technology transfer; and invest more in hi-tech and smart farmingas well as agricultural processing for export in Vietnam.

He also called on the EU to assist Vietnam in adapting to climate change, mitigating its impacts on agriculture, and realising commitments on emission reduction and environmental protection, especially those made at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) last year.

For his part, EU Commissioner for Agriculture Janusz Wojciechowski said the EU views Vietnam as an important partner in agriculture with great potential for expanding bilateral collaboration.

Vietnam is the first developing country to have inked a new-generation FTA with the EU, which shows the bloc’s high valuation of Vietnam’s potential, he added.

He noted that he will lead an agricultural business delegation to visit the country to promote agricultural links, not only in the trade of farm produce but also in many other areas.

Source: Nhan Dan Online

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