Vietnam stands ready to help Bangladesh to ensure food security
(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam is ready to help Bangladesh ensure food security as evidenced by the extension of an MoU on rice trade until 2027, visiting National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue said during a meeting with Bangladeshi President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Friday.
 National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (R) meets Bangladeshi President Mohammed Shahabuddin on September 22, 2023. (Photo: VNA) |
Vietnam can also export items that Bangladesh needs such as agricultural machinery, home appliances, electronics, and processed seafood, Mr. Hue said, adding that there is potential for the two countries to cooperate in aquaculture, agriculture, science and technology, education, and climate change response.
President Shahabuddin encouraged Vietnamese businesses to invest in Bangladesh and supported the opening of a direct air route between the two countries.
The two sides agreed that mutual trust and understanding have been strengthened.
Two-way trade has quadrupled over the past 10 years, from 350 million USD in 2012 to 1.5 billion USD in 2022.
Chairman Hue said that Vietnam always supports Bangladesh’s effort to enhance its ties with ASEAN.