Concepcion leads agri trade visit to Malaysia

Leading Philippine agriculture companies are set to meet with Malaysian agriculture powerhouses from April 22 to 24 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in time for the 100th meeting of the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (BAC).

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The meeting is a direct outcome of ASEAN BAC Philippines’ efforts to forge partnerships between the agriculture companies of ASEAN member-states.

The three-day visit will involve a series of meetings to initiate strategic partnerships; technology and knowledge exchange of best practices and experiences and expand market access and diversify agricultural enterprises in both countries.

The delegation will visit plantations and manufacturing sites around Malaysia to further explore other possible partnerships. A memorandum of Agreement on agarwood production technology will also be signed during the visit.

ASEAN BAC Philippines chair and Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion, who will lead the delegation, said the meetings will be important as the Philippines moves forward to ensure food security for itself and its neighbors in the region.