State President: VN ready to boost broader cooperation with Madagascar
VGP – President Tran Dai Quang hosted a reception for visiting Madagascan Minister at the Presidency in charge of Agriculture and Livestock Rivo Rakotovao in Ha Noi on May 8.
President Tran Dai Quang receives Madagascan Minister, Ha Noi, May 8, 2017 |
Viet Nam will consider sending its experts and technicians to work in cooperation projects in Madagascar, he said, urging Madagascar to send experts to share experience in agricultural production and ensuring food security with Vietnam, he noted.
The two countries need to cooperate in seeking financial sources and assistance from international organisations
He also pointed out difficulties facing Madagascar in ensuring food security as the country is hard hit by climate change.
The Minister told that up to 80% of Madagascar’s population live in rural areas, so agriculture is the main contributor to the national economy. The African nation is focusing on developing agricultural trade and ensuring food safety.