South Korea and Africa promise to solidify agricultural cooperation through K-Rice Belt program

Published Jul 26, 2023

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The Ministry of Agriculture in South Korea held the 'K-Rice Belt Agricultural Ministers' Meeting' and signed MOUs with ministers from eight African countries, launching the 'K-Rice Belt' project. The project aims to increase rice production in Africa by spreading Korean seeds and agricultural technology. Officials from international organizations and African countries expressed interest and support for the project, highlighting its significance in promoting self-reliance and cooperation beyond simple funding.
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On July 10th, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Jeong Hwang-geun (fifth from left) held the ‘K-Rice Belt Agricultural Ministers’ Meeting’ and signed MOUs with ministers from eight African countries. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (Minister Jeong Hwang-geun) invited ministers from eight African countries (Ghana, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, Uganda, Cameroon, and Kenya) to Seoul on the 10th of this month and said, 'K-Ricebelt.' Agricultural Ministers' Meeting was held. Through this meeting, Korea and eight countries announced the official launch of the 'K-Rice Belt' project, which spreads Korean seeds and agricultural technology to increase rice production in Africa, and signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a long-term international cooperation system. concluded The conference, which was attended by a large number of key foreign figures, including ministerial-level representatives from eight African countries, UN World ...
Source: Donga

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