Vietnam always attaches importance to ensuring food security: Spokeswoman
Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang underlined the Vietnamese Government’s consistent attention to food security while addressing the ministry’s regular press briefing on November 3.
Harvesting rice in Thoi Lai district of Can Tho city (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) ✨– Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang underlined the Vietnamese Government’s consistent attention to food security while addressing the ministry’s regular press briefing on November 3.
"The Vietnamese Government always pays attention to and considers safeguarding national food security as a specially important task in the national industrialisation and modernisation process and in ensuring the country’s stability and sustainable development," she said.
Statistics show that Vietnam produces about 41 - 43 million tonnes of rice and 6.5 million tonnes of meat each year, meeting domestic demand.
As a leading farm produce exporter, Vietnam has also made highly important contributions to common efforts to resolve global food security challenges, Hang said.
She also cited data from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development that agro-forestry-fishery exports and imports stood at some 82.1 billion USD in the first 10 months of 2022, up 10.2% from a year earlier.
"As a responsible member of the United Nation and the international community, Vietnam is always ready to coordinate and share experience in ensuring food security, and hopes that countries will enhance international cooperation and responsibly engage in the settlement of this issue," the spokeswoman emphasised.
Also at the press conference, Hang said the air force of Vietnam is preparing for the Vietnam International Defence Expo 2022, which will take place at Gia Lam Airport in Hanoi from December 8 to 10.
The event aims to create an occasion for domestic producers and the world’s leading suppliers to introduce state-of-the-art equipment, weapons and technology. Guests will include senior military and defence officials from many countries, along with representatives of the Ministry of National Defence and the People’s Army of Vietnam.
Activities will include displays and demonstrations, business networking, in-depth technique presentation, and cultural activities introducing Vietnam, according to Hang./.
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Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
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Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
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He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
Harvesting rice in Thoi Lai district of Can Tho city (Photo: VNA)
