China visit proves fruitful for Australian agriculture
01:12' 17-11-2016
Australia has reinforced its strong agricultural relationship with China following a recent visit to Beijing and Shanghai by Assistant Minister to the Deputy Prime Minister, Luke Hartsuyker, which included bilateral trade discussions and welcoming the first shipment of Australian nectarine exports.
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Assistant Minister Hartsuyker said the visit provided a valuable opportunity to build on Australia’s relationship with its most significant agricultural trading partner.
“These visits are important as they allow us to share insights and knowledge with our trading partners, as well as support the progress of trade prospects for Australian agriculture,” Minister Harsuyker said.
“Australia’s two-way agricultural trade with China is worth $12.6 billion, so it is vital that we continue to work closely together to sustain and build on our cooperative relationship.
“I attended the China Food Security and Food Safety Summit, which provided a valuable forum to support stronger agricultural ties between our countries. It was also a good opportunity to reflect on the success of the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) and the future opportunities it creates for both countries.
“I also had the opportunity to take part in a number of key bilateral meetings and meet with senior government officials to discuss agricultural trade matters.
“And I was especially pleased to welcome the first shipment of Australian nectarines exported to China. This was a significant achievement that involved a lot of hard work by both countries and is further evidence of the positive and mutually beneficial trade relationship that Australia and China share.
“It was also great to have the opportunity to view fast track customs clearance processes for Australian fresh milk and other products in Shanghai.”
During the visit, Assistant Minister Hartsuyker and China’s Acting Administrator of the State Administration of Grains (SAG) also signed a Statement of Intent to further develop collaboration in the grains sector.
“The Statement of Intent will support the development of a Memorandum of Understanding in areas of mutual interest, including grain science technology, quality testing and policy and structural adjustment in the grain sector—areas both nations are keenly interested in,” Minister Hartsuyker said.
This will help advance Australia and China’s joint interests in the development of strong grains sectors in both our countries.
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Article sourced from minister.agriculture.gov.au.
