Hanoi, Aug. 13 -- The event brought together New Zealand's Minister for Trade and Investment Todd McClay, leaders of ministries and sectors, and a large number of businesses from both countries.

Addressing the meeting, To expressed his impression at the open and substantive exchanges by the business communities of the two countries.

He called on the two sides' business communities to upgrade cooperation in agriculture and food along green value chains.

The two sides should promote projects in smart agriculture and biotechnology, deep processing, cold-chain logistics, traceability and brand building, while joining hands in removing barriers related to standards, quarantine requirements and market access, said To Lam, adding that goal is...