Vietnamese Embassy, US Institute hold fisheries and trade exchange
(VOVWORLD) - The Vietnamese Embassy in the US, in coordination with the National Fisheries Institute (NFI) of the US, held a fisheries and trade exchange with NFI members in Washington DC on Tuesday on the occasion of the NFI’s policy consultation week with the US Congress.
 Deputy Ambassador Pham Hung Tam speaks to members of the National Fisheries Institute of the US. (Photo: VNA) |
In his remarks, Deputy Ambassador Pham Hung Tam provided information on Vietnam’s commercial fishing sector, as well as the cooperation potential between Vietnam and the US. He stated that Vietnam has exported its fisheries products to more than 170 countries around the world, with the US remaining the largest importer for years. Vietnam’s key fisheries exports to the US include shrimp and tra fish.
NFI President John Connelly said over the past 10 years, the NFI has cooperated closely with the embassy, trade mission and businesses of Vietnam to study, consult policies and develop the market. The NFI hopes to continue working with Vietnam to mobilise the US government to soon determine the recognition of equivalence for Vietnam’s tra fish quality management procedure, and wishes to strengthen cooperation with Vietnamese agencies and businesses in fisheries.