To focus on developing 08 agricultural focal centers in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam

To focus on developing 08 agricultural focal centers in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam

Specifically, in the period up to 2025, we will focus on developing 08 agricultural focal centers in areas with favorable infrastructure and water resources, including:

- The general focal point center in Can Tho city is associated with the development of logistics services in Hau Giang to complement Can Tho city in performing its role as a regional logistics center.

- Build 07 focal centers with the main functions of collecting, classifying, and processing agricultural products, including:

+ 02 focal centers in An Giang and Dong Thap associated with freshwater ecological zones (freshwater fisheries, fruits, rice);

+ 03 focal centers in Kien Giang, Ca Mau, and Soc Trang associated with seafood

+ 02 focal centers in Tien Giang and Ben Tre associated with fruits and vegetables;

In the period to 2030: complete the construction of the system of focal centers identified in the regional planning associated with the investment process of synchronous construction of transport and irrigation infrastructure.

At the same time, planning and developing agricultural-industrial towns associated with agricultural focal centers and strengthening links with the urban system play a central role in the region and sub-region to promote training, technology transfer in agricultural production, trade, logistics services, and market connections for agricultural products.

**Key task groups in the Mekong Delta Planning Plan for the period 2021 - 2030, with a vision to 2050, include:

- Develop high-value, highly effective agricultural economy

+ Develop key agricultural product value chains

+ Build a highly qualified, skilled, and professional workforce

- Develop dynamic urban and industrial areas

- Build a good living environment and an attractive destination

More details can be found in Decision 816/QD-TTg taking effect from the date of signing.

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