An Giang province exports the first batch of flat-seeded mango to the Republic of Korea on February 19 (Photo: VNA)
An Giang (VNA) –The Mekong Delta province of An Giang on February 19 exported 13 tonnes of flat-seeded mangoto the Republic of Korea (RoK).
This is the first batch under an export contractsigned between the GAP Cu Lao Gieng Cooperative in Cho Moi district and the HoangPhat Fruit Ltd. Co.
This is an important eventmarking the cooperation in production and sales between the cooperativeand fruit exporting companies in An Giang andother localities, thus promoting the connection between production andconsumption of mango products in a value chain.
Speaking at the event, ViceChairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Thi Minh Thuy said that it took more than 10 years of efforts of local authorities and farmers to open the door to demanding market🍨s such as the US, Australia, RoK and otherchoosy markets in the world for An Giang's mango.
The official held that theexport of mango to RoK affirmed the position of the locality’s fruit indemanding markets, she added. This is also a turning point for the local agricultural sector, helping bring about economicopportunities while bolstering the image and reputation of the district’sagricultural products in the international market, she added. An Giang has more than 12,000 ha under mango, with Cho Moi district accounting for thelargest area with 6,400ha. The district has over 704ha of mangofarming in line with VietGAP standards. The district has issued 41 planting area codesfor over 6,149ha under mango for export toChina, RoK, Japan, Australia, and the US./.
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An Giang province exports the first batch of flat-seeded mango to the Republic of Korea on February 19 (Photo: VNA) 
