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**Vietnam Rice Industry Festival – Promoting National Rice Trade and Sustainability**

18 December 2023, Vietnam: The International Festival of Vietnam Rice Industry – Hau Giang 2023 officially opened on December 12, at Hoa Binh Square, Vi Thanh city, Hau Giang province. The event was attended by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and other high-ranking officials.

The festival aims to showcase the potential and production strengths of Vietnam’s rice industry, highlighting the quality of rice grains. It also serves as a platform to boost national rice trade and demonstrate Vietnam’s commitment to the global food industry.

Minister Le Minh Hoan, speaking at the opening ceremony, emphasized the significant progress made by Vietnamese rice in terms of output and quality. Vietnamese rice has earned recognition as one of the best in the world, a testament to the hard work and dedication of farmers, cooperatives, experts, scientists, and traders. The policies and mechanisms implemented by the government have helped unlock the potential of the rice industry.

Minister Hoan highlighted that Vietnamese rice not only produces high-quality products but also contributes to creating a stable and environmentally friendly ecosystem. He firmly believes that the love for Vietnamese rice stems from the brand positioning for rice growers, consumers, and the environment.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, from Hanoi, emphasized that the International Festival of Vietnam Rice Industry – Hau Giang 2023 is an opportunity to promote Vietnam’s image as a friendly, industrious, and hospitable country. It also showcases Vietnam’s rich rice civilization, spanning thousands of years. Additionally, Vietnam is leading the way with its project “Sustainable development of 1 million hectares specializing in high-quality, low-emission rice cultivation associated with green growth in the Mekong Delta until 2030.” This project aims to improve the standard of living for the Vietnamese people and contribute to global efforts in combating climate change.

The festival features various events, including the Vietnam Rice Road Exhibition, Exhibition of Socio-Economic Achievements, Rice Industry Value Chain Exhibition, and demonstrations of mechanized sowing and circular agriculture models. The festival also includes the Hau Giang Province Young Professional Farmers Competition and international conferences on food, rice market, science, and technology innovation.

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**Source:** [Krishak Jagat](https://www.en.krishakjagat.org)