At the meeting, Deputy Minister Phung Duc Tien acknowledged the coordination of the head of the veterinary agency Christine Middlemiss and the British Embassy officials in Vietnam during the past time to promote bilateral cooperation activities in the field of agriculture and the environment..

Deputy Minister said, year 2024, Vietnam's agro -fishery export turnover reaches a record level 62,5 billion USD, increase 18,7% compare with year 2023. Vietnam is currently ranked 15 World for export of agricultural products, with 10 The item has the above export value 1 billion USD, Inside 7 The item surpasses the landmark 3 billion USD, include: rice, vegetables, Seafood, cashew, the coffee, Wood and wood products. He is currently the third largest trading partner in Vietnam in Europe and is the big export market 9 of Vietnam globally.

Next time, Deputy Minister suggested that the agencies of the two countries strengthen information exchange, Especially the field of veterinary room, Anti -epidemics in cattle, Poultry and diagnostic methods, Testing and building region, epidemic safety facility.

“We want to organize alternate exchanges, Businesses of Vietnam and him share to better understand each other, From there help Vietnamese agricultural products integrate deeper into the British market ”, Deputy Minister said.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment of Vietnam suggested the UK prioritize the implementation of programs, Project to support the training of Vietnamese professional cadres in the field of animal husbandry, veterinary; Support to enhance laboratory capacity and cooperation in research, Producing disease prevention vaccines for cattle, Poultry and seafood.

Besides that, Proposing the British side to bring experts to support within the framework of the international standard improvement programs for Vietnamese businesses; At the same time, periodic coordination to organize seminars connecting agricultural enterprises between the two countries, In order to promote and promote the trade of Vietnamese agricultural and fishery products in the domestic and UK markets.

“The organization of the annual seminar will contribute to concretizing the commitments in the memorandum signed between the two sets from the month. 11/2022, At the same time, expanding the connection between businesses in both trade and investment ”, The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has actively coordinated closely with other ministries.

About cooperation potential, Vietnam is always consistent in the viewpoint of coordinating benefits in a harmonious and ready to share risks in the cooperation process. “The United Kingdom is a big economy, The Vietnamese side is ready to support so that more and more British items are imported and consumed in Vietnam ”, Deputy Minister emphasized.

The Deputy Minister also expressed his agreement in promoting the import of beef from the United Kingdom into Vietnam on a larger scale in the coming time..

For my part, Ms. Christine Middlemiss expressed her impression on the achievements in the field of agriculture and sustainable development of Vietnam and appreciated the potential of cooperation between the two sides of the veterinary veterinary field., disease safety, and research and development of biotechnology in agricultural production.

Ms. Christine Middlemiss shared more, He will continue to implement Vietnamese agricultural and environmental support projects. At the same time, Coordinate with Vietnam to promote research on antibiotic resistance on poultry.

“The British government has allocated 12 million pounds for Stirling University (Scotland) To deploy to support Mekong University in research and development of vaccines for basa fish – A project is important in improving the quality of agricultural products for both countries”, She shared.

“The United Kingdom of the United Kingdom wishes to continue to exchange more technically, Towards building a development model for the chicken industry. We hope to have the opportunity to meet and exchange more carefully with Vietnam at the World Veterinary Conference (WOAH) held in France in the month 5 Come here ”, Ms. Christine Middlemiss said.

The head of the UK Veterinary Agency also offered to promote the import of beef into Vietnam on a larger scale in the coming time..