Vietnam, FAO ink cooperation framework in World Food Day ceremony
Vietnam and FAO agreed a country programme framework for cooperation between 2017 and 2021 during a ceremony to mark the 37th World Food Day held in northern Bac Kan province on October 14.
Vietnam and FAO ink a country programme framework for cooperation between 2017 and 2021 in Bac Kan province on October 14. (Photo: nhandan.com.vn)
Bac Kan (VNA) – Vietnamand the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) agreed a country programmeframework for cooperation between 2017 and 2021 during a ceremony to mark the37th World Food Day held in northern Bac Kanprovince on October 14.
The ceremony also celebrated the 72th FAO anniversary(October 16) with FAO Representative in Vietnam Jongha Bae in attendance.This year, the event highlighted “Changing the future of migration by investingin food security and rural development”, which is also a key area forcooperation between FAO and the government of Vietnam.
The framework was signed between FAO and the Ministryof Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), laying a foundation for FAO’sactivities to foster agricultural development in the country.
Speaking at the event, Deputy Minister of Agricultureand Rural Development Le Quoc Doanh said there should be a comprehensiveapproach to rural development that does not only highlight agricultural growthalone but also consider other related aspects such as public services,including education, healthcare and infrastructure, the environment andculture.
Rural development is a long-term process but resourcesare limited; therefore, it requires specific priorities for each period,enhanced role of local people and communities and greater engagement of theprivate sector, Doanh noted.
FAO maintained its focus on agriculture and ruraldevelopment in Vietnam to address causes of displacement, he said,adding that by giving business and employment opportunities for young peoplewho do not fully live off farming, FAO has helped increase food security; improve adaptability to different livelihoods and access to social welfare;reduce conflicts over resources; and provide solutions to environmentaldegradation and climate change.
FAO has carried out a number of projects in Bac Kanin the last few years, targeting poverty reduction, food insecurity,inequality, unemployment and rural resource degradation, notably the project tostrengthen links with the youth for sustainable agricultural development.”-VNA
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Throughout its resistance against colonialists and imperialists, Vietnam developed a revolutionary press that has served as a benchmark for just and legitimate causes worldwide.
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PM Chinh lauded the press’s historic role in the nation’s fight for independence and its ongoing process of national development, affirming that the Government always highly appreciates the close partnership and steadfast support of press agencies and journalists nationwide.
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A hub for sharing best practices, the event aims to forge solutions for financial sustainability, public media contracts, audience engagement, content innovation, and newsroom restructuring. It is also a moment for Vietnam’s media to accelerate its progress and figure out what the “revolutionary press” means in a new era.
From “Thanh nien”, Vietnam’s first revolutionary newspaper founded by Nguyen Ai Quoc (later President Ho Chi Minh) on June 21, 1925, the revolutionary press has remained devoted to its sacred missions -accompanying the nation, serving the Fatherland, and working for the people.
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Bernama CEO Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin said VNA has been a consistent and reliable partner in OANA, contributing actively to the regional media landscape through content sharing, coordination, and policy discussions. Their coverage of ASEAN and Indochina issues adds valuable perspectives. Bernama appreciates the collaboration with VNA.
In this era of global integration and digitalisation, the press must adopt modern multimedia models to not only meet increasing information and communication demands but also align with the broader socio-economic development of the country.
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In recent years, with strong support from the Party and State, and building on its tradition as a heroic news agency, the VNA has not only actively participated in OANA but also proactively proposed various ideas for cooperation, helping shape a fresh image of effective media collaboration in the digital era, said VNA General Director Vu Viet Trang.
Vietnam and FAO ink a country programme framework for cooperation between 2017 and 2021 in Bac Kan province on October 14. (Photo: nhandan.com.vn)
