Vietnamese, Lao, Cambodian farmers cultivate ties in clean agriculture
An exchange programme of farmers from Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia took place in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong on November 30, aiming to foster the friendship and cooperation among the three countries in agricultural product production and selling.
Lam Dong (VNA) – An exchange programme offarmers from Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia took place in the Central Highlandsprovince of Lam Dong on November 30, aiming to foster the friendship andcooperation among the three countries in agricultural product production andselling.
The exchange was held in Da Lat city along with a safe farmproduce fair with 255 booths, including 25 manned by Lao and Cambodian firms.
Addressing the event, Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Farmers’ UnionDinh Khac Dinh said that the union has directed its chapters in bordering provincesto support farmers in Lao and Cambodian localities bordering with Vietnam infarming technique, varieties and technology.
During the exchange, farmers of the three countries arescheduled to share experience in agricultural and rural development, visit anumber of production models and economic, cultural facilities, and explore thelocal farmers’ practice.
Meas Pyseth, Deputy Secretary of State of Cambodia’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, saidthat the Cambodian delegation wishes to exchange experience with farmers from63 localities of Vietnam as well as those from Laos.
Meanwhile, NhiakeryaNochochongtoua, Vice President of the Lao Front for National Construction saidthat the exchange programme is a chance for farmers of the three countries tofoster cooperation among farmers and businesses.
He said 21 Lao firms inagricultural product processing, spare part production and handicraft areparticipating in the fair.
The exchange programme andthe fair will run until December 12./.
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At the opening of the event (Photo: VNA) 
