Aquatic exports expected to reach US$6.5 billion in 2012

This target was set by the Directorate of Fisheries (D-Fish) at its meeting in Hanoi on December 21 to set the 2012 plan .

To achieve the goal, D-Fish will strictly control the implementation of Vietnam’s Good Agricultural Practices (VietGAP) to meet requirements for food safety and hygiene, product origins, environmental protection and bio-diversity.

Beside its traditional markets like the US, Japan and the EU, aquatic exporters will penetrate other high potential countries including the Republic of Korea and China.

They are encouraged to work closely with farmers to develop and expand farming areas to have adequate input materials for processing and exporting.

D-Fish will have long-term plans for trade promotion and cooperation activities with ASEAN and African countries.

(VOV)