Buenos Aires (VNA) – Vietnamese Ambassador to Argentina Ngo Minh Nguyet has pledged to help Argentine firms expand trade cooperation with Vietnam, particularly in the export of key local products such as beef, soybean, corn and cotton.
During her visit to Reconquista city in Santa Fe province from November 21-23, Ambassador Nguyet engaged in a working session with Mayor Amadeo Enrique Vallejos.
She provided an insightful overview of the cooperative relations between Vietnam and Argentina, stressing that Vietnam has now become Argentina's sixth largest trade partner. This growing partnership highlights the immense potential for further collaboration, especially in the aquaculture sector.
Mayor Vallejos stressed that as part of its strategy to expand into global markets, Reconquista considers Vietnam one of the key destinations that its leaders and businesses are focusing on.
He said Reconquista has a well-developed livestock industry, which includes cow, pig, and poultry breeding, alongside the cultivation of soybeans, corn, sorghum, cotton, sunflower and citrus trees. He also expressed a desire to explore opportunities for cooperation and learn from Vietnam's successful aquaculture practices.
On the occasion, Vallejos declared Ambassador Nguyet an Honorary Guest of Reconquista, presenting her with the Key of the City, a symbol of its commitment to fostering international cooperation.
The Vietnamese diplomat also held working sessions with Mayor of Vera city Paura Mitre, President of Guadalupe Norte district Hector Zat and President of La Sarita district Gerardo Castillo.
She also toured several livestock facilities and leading beef and pork processing and export companies in Reconquista, such as Friar and Tutto Porkys./.
