Illustrative image (Photo: VNA)Can Tho (VNA) – The Mekong delta city of Can Tho and Lao capital Vientiane soughtcooperation prospects in agriculture during a working session on June 19.
Vientiane’s Governor Sinlavong Khoutphaythoune spoke highly of Vietnam’sassistance to the Lao agriculture, saying it contributed to speeding up povertyeradication efforts in his country.
He said Vietnam’s agriculture achievements, especially its lessons in thefields, are useful for the development of the Lao agriculture.
Vientiane wants to step up cooperation with Can Tho in rice and fruitproduction, and aquaculture, especially the production of breeds, in additionto agricultural restructuring and high technology application, he said.
The Lao capital city also wants to sign a cooperation deal with Can Tho andother localities in the Southwest to carry out hi-tech agriculture projects inLaos to help ensure food security in the city as well in the country, he noted.
Secretary of the Can Tho city Party Committee Tran Quoc Trung affirmed that thelocal agricultural sector will step up bilateral and multilateral cooperation programmeswith Vientiane, aiming to realize commitments in regional and internationalconventions relating to climate changes, gas emission reduction, deforestation,food security and hygiene, among others.-VNA
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