The Council for Agriculture and Rural Development (CARD) secretary-general, Sok Silo, stated that food security and nutrition are important to the nation’s development and were also part of the government’s overall commitment to peace and political stability.
Japan's Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Miyazaki Masao said that Japan will strengthen its friendship and cooperation with Cambodia, especially in agriculture infrastructure and irrigation systems which will help to upgrade the livelihoods of the Cambodian people.
Farmer in three districts of Kandal province – Koh Thom, Loeuk Dek and Sa’ang – were united to form 11 Agricultural Community Unions (ACUs) to promote the production and marketing of agricultural products and amass production forces and means to expand their capacity in agro-industrial production and agri-business, including services related to agriculture.