China's agricultural policies have demonstrated remarkable consistency, underscoring the country's commitment to advancing rural development, Carlos Aldeco, the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) China representative, told China Global Television Network (CGTN) in a recent interview.
China, the world's largest developing country and a global leader in agricultural development, has been dedicated to safeguarding food security, Alder said, highlighting the focus of China's annual "No. 1 central documents," the first policy statement released by China's central authorities each year, on agricultural development.
"I think China has put in place very interesting policies to promote agricultural development. The No.1 Documents issued by the central government have been highlighting topics related to farmers, agriculture, and rural development for more than 20 years. This highlights the consistency in China's agriculture policies over decades and also shows the systematic approach that China has to advance rural development," said Aldeco.
Aldeco also highlighted China's strong investment in the agricultural sector, which is a driving force behind the sector's growth and underpins the implementation of policies.
"Most importantly, this consistency in China's agricultural policy-making is coupled with targeted investments which reinforced those policies, accelerating China's development in the agricultural sector," said Aldeco.
FAO representative speaks highly of China's agricultural policies
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva met with visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Brasilia on Wednesday, expressing the willingness to strengthen bilateral ties and expand cooperation.
Lula said that Brazil and China have built strong mutual trust and deepened cooperation across various fields, showing that Brazil's steadfast friendship with China is the right choice and a model for South-South cooperation.
He said that he looks forward to maintaining close high-level exchanges with China, further strengthening economic and trade ties, and expanding the mutually beneficial cooperation in finance, energy and other fields.
China's firm and forceful countermeasures against the "reciprocal tariffs" is admirable, said the Brazilian president, noting that China's just actions have received widespread support while certain country's irresponsible and unilateral practices warrant joint resistance.
Brazil is willing to work with China to advocate free trade, defend international rules, and counter any power overriding international justice, the president added.
Wang, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that China is willing to work with Brazil to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state and push for more outcomes in building a China-Brazil community with a shared future.
China will strengthen its cooperation with BRICS and Global South countries, adhere to multilateralism and safeguard international rules, he said.
On the same day, Wang attended the 15th Meeting of BRICS National Security Advisers and High Representatives on National Security in Brasilia.
Brazilian president meets Chinese FM on closer ties, cooperation
