AFCD signs agreement with Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of Shandong Province to strengthen agricultural and fisheries co-operation (with photo)

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To promote exchange and co-operation between Shandong and Hong Kong in the agricultural and fisheries industries, and to establish communication mechanisms to drive sustainable and high-quality development for the industries in both places, the Acting Director of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation, Mr Patrick Lai, and the Director-General of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of Shandong Province, Mr Zhang Hongqi, today (May 20) signed an agreement on strengthening agricultural and fisheries co-operation between the Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of Shandong Province and the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department.

Under the agreement, Hong Kong can accelerate the modernisation of local agricultural and fisheries industries by drawing on the advanced technology and rich experience of Shandong Province, thereby improving production efficiency and product quality. Furthermore, the agreement will deepen trade co-operation in agricultural and fisheries products between the two places, creating new investment opportunities for Hong Kong's industry players, facilitating industrial upgrading and transformation, and promoting joint development and mutual benefits in the agricultural and fisheries industries for both places.

Ends/Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Issued at HKT 18:30

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To promote exchange and co-operation between Shandong and Hong Kong in the agricultural and fisheries industries, and to establish communication mechanisms to drive sustainable and high-quality development for the industries in both places, the Acting Director of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation, Mr Patrick Lai (right), and the Director-General of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of Shandong Province, Mr Zhang Hongqi (left), today (May 20) signed an agreement on strengthening agricultural and fisheries co-operation between the Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of Shandong Province and the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department.