Source: nongnghiep.vn
At the meeting, Deputy Minister Phung Duc Tien thanked Mr. Martin Heydon as head of the Irish Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Sea, for always supporting and helping to promote bilateral cooperation between the two countries. general and the agriculture and rural development sectors of the two countries in particular.
Deputy Minister Phung Duc Tien had a meeting and worked with Mr. Martin Heydon, Secretary of State, Irish Minister of Agriculture, Food and Sea. Photo: nongnghiep.vn
Mr. Heydon highly appreciates the potential of cooperation between the Irish and Vietnamese agricultural sectors, and fully believes that the cooperation between the two ministries will create a solid foundation for promoting the strengths of each country and complementing each other in the future. Agricultural Development. Ireland is the second largest country in the world in terms of GDP per capita (US$102,218/person in 2022).
Agriculture accounts for only a small percentage (1%) of GDP but plays an important role in food security (Ireland has the 2nd correct food security index in the world in 2022), exports (10%) and creates food security. employment in the agricultural value chain (9% of the total workforce). Ireland has natural grasslands all year round, so it has very good conditions to develop beef cattle, dairy cows, sheep… This is also Ireland’s strength to develop agriculture in a green, sustainable and safe direction. food, animal welfare. Mr. Heydon expressed his wish that Vietnam would create favorable conditions for Irish livestock products to access the Vietnamese market.
Deputy Minister Phung Duc Tien proposed the Irish side to cooperate in order to improve capacity and train management of modern agriculture; share experiences in developing organic agriculture; building a safe food and agricultural product management system with traceability; and promote cooperation in cow and dairy farming – an area in which Ireland is particularly strong.
Deputy Minister Phung Duc Tien and Mr. Martin Heydon signed a “Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Vietnam and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and the Irish Sea on cooperation in the agricultural field”. Photo: nongnghiep.vn.
Deputy Minister Phung Duc Tien added that there are currently 480 Vietnamese enterprises allowed to export seafood to the EU (including Ireland).
The export of seafood to the EU market is currently facing problems due to the EU applying a yellow card to Vietnam’s fishing and fishing industry from October 23, 2017.
The Deputy Minister asked Mr. Heydon to continue supporting and calling on EU member states to soon consider removing the yellow card applied to Vietnam’s fishing and fishing products.
The two sides should consider promoting technical cooperation, sharing experiences, and transferring technology to promote the development of marine aquaculture on an industrial scale, ecological farming towards sustainable development, social security, and environmental protection. environment, adapting to climate change and ensuring effective traceability.
In addition, it is necessary to strengthen technical cooperation and transfer technology to efficiently use energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in fishing and aquaculture.
The two sides continued to discuss activities related to conservation measures and sustainable management of marine living resources and aquatic products that affect trade between the parties; and promote cooperation in cow and dairy farming – an area in which Ireland is particularly strong.
The Memorandum of Understanding between the two ministries will open a new chapter in agricultural cooperation between the two countries. Photo: nongnghiep.vn.
For trade in animal products, Deputy Minister Phung Duc Tien asked the Irish professional agencies to provide requirements on veterinary hygiene and food safety for poultry products. processing of Vietnam into the Irish market in order to increase livestock products between the two countries.
With regard to trade in plant-based products, Deputy Minister Phung Duc Tien suggested the Irish side to support capacity building in training and training to improve capacity in building a database on plant-based products. Phytosanitary; promoting market opening; assessment of harmful organisms, especially fruit fly assessment by molecular biology, management of pesticides.
At the meeting, Deputy Minister Phung Duc Tien also called on the Irish side to improve capacity, train and exchange experts and students; exchange information on laws and regulations related to quality control and food safety of agricultural, forestry and fishery products, import and export between the two countries; sharing advanced scientific and technological applications; support each other to participate in international and regional forums in the field of rural development and poverty reduction; Biodiversity and climate change…
After the meeting, Deputy Minister Phung Duc Tien and Mr. Martin Heydon signed a “Memorandum of Understanding between the Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Irish Ministry of Agriculture, Food and the Sea on cooperation in the agricultural sector”.
The two sides highly appreciated the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the two ministries, opening a new chapter in agricultural cooperation between the two countries, realizing potentials and strengths to benefit farmers and businesses of the two countries. contribute positively to food security and global sustainable development.
The two sides also considered establishing a framework for the commercial-based transfer of technical expertise in the food and agricultural services sectors to support the agri-food sector. These services may include food safety control as well as regulations, specifications and testing methods.
Issues related to veterinary medicine, trade in livestock, meat and animal products, animal disease management, animal product labeling, traceability, livestock technology, quality and safety safety of dairy products, milk processing, personnel training and other related matters.
The Memorandum of Understanding between the Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Irish Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Seas aims to encourage, support and promote cooperation in the following areas:
1. Cooperation in the exchange of genetic resources of plants and animals in agriculture and fisheries.
2. Cooperation on technology for preservation and processing of agricultural and aquatic products.
3. Cooperation on food and food quality management.
4. Investment promotion and trade promotion between enterprises of the two countries in agriculture and fisheries.
5. Promote research and training programs, exchange experts and students in related fields of agriculture.
6. Organize seminars, symposiums, exchange of information on agriculture and rural development in each country.
7. To promote cooperation between regions and regions of the two countries in agriculture and rural development.
8. Other fields of cooperation in agriculture that the participating parties agree.
