Crocodile, frozen durian, fresh coconut officially have 'visa' to China

On the occasion of the State visit of General Secretary and President To Lam to the People's Republic of China, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Vietnam and the General Administration of Customs of China today (August 19) signed three important protocols, paving the way for the export of fresh coconuts, frozen durians and crocodiles to the Chinese market. The signing of these protocols is an important step forward in the agricultural trade relations between the two countries, especially for Vietnam's agricultural sector. The signed protocols include: Protocol on inspection, plant quarantine and food safety for frozen durian exported from Vietnam to China; Protocol on plant quarantine requirements for fresh coconuts exported from Vietnam to China; and Protocol on quarantine and health requirements for farmed crocodiles exported from Vietnam to China. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, frozen durian is considered a priority product ...