Laos, VN seek to boost agriculture ties

July 01, 2014 4:20 PM GMT+7

VGP - A conference discussing measures to promote forestry-agriculture links between both countries was held in Ha Noi on June 30.

Ha Noi, Vientiane officials sign an agricultural cooperation agreement


During the event, Ha Noi's Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and Vientiane's Department of Agriculture and Forestry agreed to boost cooperation in agricultural and rural development during a meeting.

In particular, the two sides will work closely together to build a master plan for agriculture-forestry development in Vientiane to 2020, with a vision to 2030.

The two sides pledged to work as a bridge to connect the two countries’ businesses operating in the field of agriculture, forestry and aquaculture.

Ha Noi will help Vientiane boost management of agriculture and farm lands, irrigation management, high-tech applications and mechanisation in agricultural production.

                                                                                                                                                        By Vien Nhu

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