Vietnam supports Cuba in ensuring food security

During an inspection tour of the westernmost province of Pinar del Río on April 25, the PM visited a joint rice cultivation project with Vietnam and was briefed on the progress of a large-scale pilot model underway in Los Palacios district.

A rice field in Cuba's Pinar del Rio province. Rice production is a bright spot in Vietnam-Cuba agricultural cooperation (Photo: VNA)
A rice field in Cuba's Pinar del Rio province. Rice production is a bright spot in Vietnam-Cuba agricultural cooperation (Photo: VNA)

Havana (VNA) - Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz has praised Vietnam’s rice aid and expressed his gratitude for its technical support in helping the Caribbean nation move toward self-sufficiency in this food source.

During an inspection tour of the westernmost province of Pinar del Río on April 25, the PM visited a joint rice cultivation project with Vietnam and was briefed on the progress of a large-scale pilot model underway in Los Palacios district. The project has already obtained remarkable results, with yields exceeding 6 tonnes per hectare in the first harvest. So far, 870 hectares of rice have been planted, with an additional 165 hectares being prepared.

At a working session involving experts from both countries, which was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Jorge Luis Tapia Fonseca and Minister of Agriculture Ydael Pérez Brito, PM Marrero Cruz paid close attention to the rice varieties being used, the human resources involved, and the potential to replicate the model on a national scale.

The results are on par with productivity in Vietnam, he said, adding that this is truly encouraging for Cuba.

The session also included candid discussions about the challenges facing the project, such as the lack of agricultural aircraft, aging machinery, and the impact of Cuba’s ongoing energy crisis on rice processing operations. This is a strategic project and will continue to receive comprehensive support, he affirmed, while asking relevant ministries to coordinate efforts to overcome these obstacles.

In a separate meeting with local authorities, the PM underscored the need to improve economic efficiency in Los Palacios, noting that the area is currently operating at a budget deficit. He highlighted the importance of expanding successful models, applying scientific and technological advances, and aligning development plans with the region’s actual potential.

The Cuba–Vietnam rice cooperation project is becoming a standout initiative in Cuba’s efforts to ensure food security. Its initial success not only holds economic promise but also serves as a vivid testament to the special friendship between Vietnam and Cuba, as both nations work together to address food security amid ongoing challenges./.

VNA

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