Ministry of Agriculture: China would develop its wine sector with Hungarian experts

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According to the ministry, Deputy State Secretary Oszkár Ökrös received Feng Faui, Governor of Ganzi Prefecture of the Chinese province of Sichuan, at the Ministry of Agriculture. During the meeting, the parties discussed issues concerning agricultural relations between Hungary and the province, with particular regard to the participation of Hungarian experts in the development of the Chinese grape and wine sector. According to the statement, Deputy State Secretary Oszkár Ökrös recalled that our country was the first from the European Union to join the Chinese One Belt One Road initiative, which provides an excellent framework for bilateral trade and professional cooperation. Deepening relations between the two countries effectively serves Hungary’s policy of opening up to the East, especially through targeted cooperation with various regions of China. Partnerships and exchanges between our country and Ganzi Prefecture can promote innovation cooperation, diplomatic relations, and in the long term, joint project-based developments.

Currently, about 2,000 Chinese students are studying in higher education institutions in Hungary, and interest from the Chinese side is increasing

Governor Feng Fagui praised Hungarian innovation and expertise, highlighting that our country has such versatile knowledge and experience in the field of agriculture that it can significantly contribute to the development of China’s mountainous regions. He underlined that they see great potential in the transfer of sustainable and efficient Hungarian production solutions, especially in order to boost the province’s grape and wine production. The governor requested the cooperation of the Ministry of Agriculture so that Hungarian viticulture and winemaking engineers and experts can participate in provincial development projects. Thanks to the growing Sino-Hungarian cooperation, new markets, investment opportunities and technological partnerships can open up for Hungarian actors in the fields of agriculture, animal husbandry, ecological tourism, crop production and photovoltaic (solar energy-based) agriculture – emphasized Oszkár Ökrös, according to the Ministry of Agriculture.

MTI