The seminar was one of the activities to mark the 59th anniversary of Africa Day.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, IAMES's Head and VAECA's President Le Phuoc Minh affirmed that as top research units on Africa of the Government, IAMES and VAECA wanted to cooperate with domestic and international organizations to annually hold Africa Day, considering it an important event to congratulate the African friends on the day as well as to strengthen mutual understanding and relationship between Vietnam and African countries.
According to reports at the seminar, over the past 20 years, Vietnam has sent more than 2,000 agriculture experts to help African countries in growing rice and corn and raising fish under tripartite cooperation forms, such as the Food and Agriculture Organization – Africa – Vietnam, International Fund for Agricultural Development – Africa – Vietnam, and Japan International Cooperation Agency– Africa – Vietnam, among others.
These cooperation programs have obtained certain results, contributing significantly to increasing the productivity of rice and fish farming in several African countries.
During the seminar, participants discussed measures to strengthen tripartite cooperation, analyzed cooperation needs and prospects, and agreed on solutions to ensure food security and nutrition for all people in Africa.
The seminar aimed to strengthen understanding and promote the effective cooperation between Vietnam and African countries, thus ensuring food security and nutrition for all African people and developing a sustainable and prosperous Africa.
The event was also a venue for agencies and businesses of Vietnam, African countries, French-speaking countries, and international community to share experience and methods for agricultural development to ensure food security and nutrition for people.
Translated by Tran Hoai
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