Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today delivered pre-recorded remarks at the ASEAN-Henan Cooperation Conference on Food and Agriculture: Empowered by New Quality Product Forces to Contribute to Regional Development through Mutually Beneficial and Win-Win Cooperation, which was convened in Zhengzhou, Henan, China, on 20 to 22 November 2024. In his remarks, Dr. Kao emphasised that the region stands at a critical crossroads, where food security and sustainable agriculture have become imperative global challenges. He proposed several areas for joint action, including investing in research and innovation, adopting sustainable practices, and strengthening regional networks. Dr. Kao also underscored that by putting resources, expertise and advanced technologies together, ASEAN and China can pave the way for sustainable food production and agriculture. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ghtEjjrjJ98
