Malaysia, Phillipines Set to Boost Cooperation in Agriculture - Minister Mohamad Sabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is ready to sign a letter of intent (LOI) with the Philippines to strengthen technical and trade cooperation in agriculture, said Agriculture and Food Security Minister Mohamad Sabu.

He disclosed that the topic was addressed during his meeting with Philippine Ambassador to Malaysia Maria Angela Abrera Ponce, here recently.

“I was informed that she (Ponce) was tasked by the Philippine government to strengthen agricultural cooperation with Malaysia, considering we are the largest trading partner for the Philippine agricultural sector within ASEAN,” he said in a Facebook post on Thursday.

This meeting marked the first encounter since Ponce commenced her tenure in Malaysia at the end of November 2023.

Mohamad also extended an invitation to the Philippines to participate in the 2024 Agriculture, Horticulture, and Agro Tourism Exhibition (MAHA), scheduled from Sept 11 to 22.

-- BERNAMA