Tuesday, 07:09, 09/02/2021
VOV.VN - Cambodia has decided to resume importing four species of catfish, including pangasius, from neighbouring countries including Vietnam.
Cambodia has decided to lift ban on catfish imports from Vietnam. (Illustrative image).
The move comes after Vietnam sent a letter to Cambodia, requesting it to consider its ban on catfish imports from neighbouring countries, starting from January 8, 2021.
The ban was said to protect local farmers but go against trade liberalization rules of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC).
Cambodia’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries on February 8 said it will continue to consult with the Cambodian Aquaculture Association, seafood import-export businesses and authorized agencies to develop and recognize technical standards.
Cambodiaâs suspension of fish import goes against WTO trade liberation spirit: Minister 09:10 | 01/02/2021
Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh said Cambodiaâs recent suspension of the import of some species of fish from neighbouring countries goes against a trade liberation spirit of the World Trade Organisation and the ASEAN Economic Community, of which both countries are members.
Proccessing Tra fish for export (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi â Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh said Cambodiaâs recent suspension of the import of some species of fish from neighbouring countries goes against a trade liberation spirit of the World Trade Organisation and the ASEAN Economic Community, of which both countries are members.
Proccessing Tra fish for export (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese Minister of Industry
and Trade
Tran Tuan Anh said Cambodia’s recent suspension of the import of some
species of fish from neighbouring countries goes against a trade liberation
spirit of the World Trade Organisation and the ASEAN Economic Community, of
which both countries are members.
In a letter sent to Cambodian Minister of Commerce Pan
Sorasak, Minister Anh also noted that the ban will negatively impact both
Cambodian and Vietnamese enterprises and consumers.
Anh sent the letter after the Cambodian Ministry of
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced a decision on January 8 on