A delegation of agriculture officials and industry representatives from Lithuania arrived on a three-day visit June 22 at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Led by Vice Minister of Agriculture Egidijus Giedraitis, the group will meet officials from the Cabinet-level Council of Agriculture and Ministries of Health and Welfare and Economic Affairs. Members are also attending the opening of the Food Taipei Mega Show and participating in promotional events at Lithuania’s pavilion.
Other highlights include a welcome banquet hosted by MOFA Deputy Minister Harry Ho-jen Tseng, tours of agricultural research and extension stations, and calls on agriculture-related associations and businesses.
The visit demonstrates Taiwan and Lithuania’s shared commitment to strengthening friendship and exchanges across a broad spectrum of areas, the MOFA said. It follows on from the trip successfully concluded last week by Vice Minister of Economy and Innovation Jovita Neliupsiene and her delegation, the ministry added.
Taiwan and Lithuania are working to boost two-way agricultural trade and cooperation, the MOFA said, adding that this is evidenced by the virtual meeting March 3 between COA Minister Chen Chi-chung and Minister of Agriculture Kestutis Navickas in which they agreed to establish a related dialogue mechanism.
In a tweet on its official Twitter account, the MOFA said “Deputy Minister Tseng warmly welcomed #Lithuania’s Vice Minister of Agriculture Egidijus Giedraitis & his delegation of officials & industry representatives to #Taiwan. We wish our friends a highly productive 3-day visit aimed at deepening cooperation & expanding exchanges.” (DL-E)
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