H.E. Mr. Liu Weimin, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to Tonga, met with Hon. Lord Fohe, Tonga’s Minister for Agriculture, Food, and Forests (MAFF), alongside experts from the China-aid Agro-Tech Cooperation Project Phase VII to discuss the upcoming phase of the project with the aim to continue advancing agricultural development in Tonga.
Dr. Viliami Toalei Manu, CEO for MAFF, and Mrs. Wu Yirong, First Secretary of the Chinese Embassy to Tonga, were also present during the meeting.
Ambassador Liu highlighted China’s commitment to Tonga’s national health and food security, noting that six previous Agro-Tech Cooperation projects, dating back to 2009, have produced significant results. “The Agro-Tech Cooperation project has now become a brand name of China-aid projects,” Liu said according to a statement from the PRC Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Mr. Jiang Weiguo, team leader of the project, reiterated the commitment to building on past successes and strengthening practical cooperation between China and Tonga in agriculture. The new phase aims to promote further achievements in the field.
Lord Fohe acknowledged the previous project team’s contributions, expressing gratitude for China’s support. He assured full cooperation from MAFF and Tonga’s eagerness to learn from China’s advanced agricultural technology and experience.
