Iceland shares seafood processing experience with Vietnam
Icelandic President Olafur Ragnar Grimsson shared his country’s experience in fishing and seafood processing at a workshop held in Ho Chi Minh City on November 6.
The event was held in Ho Chi Minh City on November 6 (Photo:VNA)
HCM City (VNA) - Icelandic President Olafur Ragnar Grimsson shared his country’s experience in fishing and seafood processing at a workshop held in Ho Chi Minh City on November 6.
According to the President, fishing and aquatic processing are the strengths of Iceland as it brings great profits to the country.
At present, many seafood businesses in Iceland are applying high technologies and modern methods to turn the sector into a hi-tech industry with substantial contributions to the local economy, he said.
President Olafur Ragnar Grimsson also emphasised the importance of increasing quality and trade value of fish products. It’s good time for Vietnam and Iceland to cooperate in the field, he stressed, adding that such cooperation will help Vietnam fully tap its potential and gross high profits.
Vietnam ’s fishing and aquatic processing sector has posted an annual average growth of about 15 percent in recent years, significantly contributing to the national gross domestic product (GDP) and export, said Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) Vo Tan Thanh.
However, the sector’s development failed to match its potential due to low-capacity vessels and out-of-date equipment, he said, stressing that the cooperation between Vietnam and Iceland in the field is expected to benefit both sides.
Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Vu Van Tam said Iceland ’s experience is useful for local managers, researchers and businesses to study fishing grounds and preserve aquatic products.
Co-organised by the VCCI and Iceland’s investment and trade promotion agency, the workshꦓop enables Vietnamese firms to get update on cutting-edge technologies and seek partners from the European country, he added.-VNA
President Truong Tan Sang and his Icelandic counterpart Olafur Ragnar Grimsson shared the wish for stronger economic, trade and investment cooperation between the two countries during their talks in H
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung reiterated Vietnam’s consistent policy to further deepen ties with Iceland during a meeting with President Olafur Ragnar Grimsson in Hanoi on November 4.
Vietnam’s Foreign Ministry and Iceland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade should work together to boost engagements between their countries’ ministries, localities and businesses.
Vietnam wishes to collaborate with Iceland in developing clean energies and receive technical support and experience sharing from the country in the field, said Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai.
Visiting Icelandic President Olafur Ragnar Grimsson has advised Ho Chi Minh City to seek partnerships with Iceland in high technology, food processing and renewable energies.
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The event was held in Ho Chi Minh City on November 6 (Photo:VNA)
