Deputy minister to promote agricultural trade

KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Chan Fong Hin is leading a Malaysian delegation to China for a working visit and to promote the country’s agriculture commodities from today to July 12.

In a statement yesterday, the Plantation and Commodities Ministry said that the visit was organised by the ministry in collaboration with the Malaysian Palm Oil Board’s Palm Oil Research and Technical Service Institute.

“During the visit, the deputy minister is set to have a high-level meeting with officials from China’s General Administration of Customs, Ecology and Environment Ministry and Commerce Ministry to discuss issues between Malaysia and China, especially trade in agricultural commodities,” the ministry said.

Chan is also scheduled to deliver the keynote address at the 15th China International Cereals and Oils Industry Summit this week, where he is expected to emphasise the significance of palm oil and its role in global food security.

“He will also highlight Malaysia‘s commitment to sustainable palm oil production through the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification and underscore the vital trade relationship between the two nations, leveraging the Belt and Road Initiative to enhance exports of various agri-commodity products to China,” the ministry said.

Chan is also expected to deliver the opening speech at a dialogue on the Malaysia-China Green Value Chain Partnership on the topic of promoting low-carbon development and a just transition in palm oil, enhancing the green economy, and supporting resilient recovery.

“Among the messages of the speech will be Malaysia’s commitment to sustainability through the MSPO certification and efforts to reduce carbon emissions, including the implementation of biodiesel blending programmes aiming to reach the B30 standard for biodiesel by 2030,” the ministry added. — Bernama