August 25, 2025 | 12:41 GMT +7
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August 25, 2025 | 12:41 GMT +7
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Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan held bilateral talks with the Dutch delegation led by Minister of Nature and Nitrogen Policy Christianne van der Wal.
During the discussion, Minister Le Minh Hoan highlighted that Vietnam and the Netherlands had a positive cooperation relationship in a variety of areas, including agriculture. The Netherlands has carried out several practical and significant initiatives, including the clean water project in the Mekong Delta region.
The head of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development also thanked the Dutch specialists for their support in advising on the strategic vision for the Mekong Delta, one of Vietnam's primary rice baskets experiencing several problems from climate change. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development's leadership anticipates that agricultural cooperation between Vietnam and the Netherlands will deepen and expand in the coming years.
Minister Le Minh Hoan stated that Vietnam and the Netherlands have a strong and fruitful cooperative relationship, particularly in the field of agriculture.
Minister for Nature and Nitrogen Policy Christianne van der Wal indicated the Netherlands' intention to meet and collaborate with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to improve mutual learning and understanding.
Minister Christianne van der Wal has assessed that, despite geographical differences, both countries share many common characteristics, such as being located in river basins, dealing with climate change, and exporting many agricultural products to the rest of the world.
Minister of Nature and Nitrogen Policy Christianne van der Wal stated that the Netherlands desires the opportunity to meet and collaborate with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to enhance mutual learning and understanding.
Christianne van der Wal highlighted her delight at the significant developments in Vietnam's food production, particularly in the Mekong Delta region. People are becoming more conscious of the need for sustainable manufacturing. As a result, the two nations may work together to assist Vietnamese products satisfy higher standards and the needs of tough markets like the EU. The Netherlands is also prepared to assist Vietnam in meeting its strategic objectives and become a major agricultural exporter in the region and worldwide.
The Minister of Nature and Nitrogen Policy hopes that cooperation between the two sides will become more active in a variety of areas, including assisting the Mekong Delta in maintaining its status as a quality rice basket, developing logistics connectivity systems, and developing the agricultural sector, with the goal of making the Mekong Delta a regional center while also protecting ecological issues, biodiversity, and the environment.
Translated by Dieu Linh
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