The second agricultural cooperative dialogue between Taiwan and Lithuania was staged online and in person May 6, underscoring the countries’ commitment to deepening exchange in agricultural trade and technology, according to the Ministry of Agriculture.

The event was co-hosted by MOA Deputy Minister Tu Wen-jane in Taipei City and Lithuanian Vice Minister of Agriculture Vytenis Tomkus in Vilnius. Constance Hsueh-hong Wang, head of the Taiwanese Representative Office in Lithuania, and Paulius Lukauskas, head of the Lithuanian Trade Representative Office, both made remarks during the conference.

The ministry said that this year’s meeting focused on joint efforts in low carbon farming and plant breeding, among other topics. The two sides also shared methods for implementing sustainable agriculture, especially in light of climate change.

The first such exchange of ideas came about after the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the two nations in June 2023, the ministry said, adding that the partnership has since propelled considerable mutual export growth. The cooperation has facilitated Taiwan’s access to the European market even as it has given Lithuanian goods an entry to the Indo-Pacific.

The MOA added that its delegation to Vilnius focused on examining major policies, gaining insight into innovative technologies, expanding trade and agricultural collaboration. In addition to participating in the conference discussions, the group visited Leafood, the largest scale vertical vegetable farm in Europe and a joint venture between Taiwan and Lithuania which has made effective use of techniques from Taiwan.

Faced with the severe challenges of global economic upheaval and climate change, enhancing the industry’s competitiveness and resilience is of utmost importance, the MOA said. Taiwan and Lithuania will continue working together to advance sustainable agriculture and set an example of the power of partnership between like-minded countries, the ministry added. (POC-E)

Source: Taiwantoday.tw