BBM, US officials seal agri deal

By Kristina Maralit

May 03, 2023 12:56 am

(UPDATE) WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday (local time) met with United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) officials to seal an agreement creating a ministerial team on agricultural cooperation meant to put more focus on the Philippines' food efficiency and security.

His meeting with USDA Secretary Thomas Vilsack, Marcos said, was a welcome development, as the Philippine government is 'able to partner with the United States when it comes to the agricultural sector.'

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and US Department of Agriculture officials led by Secretary Thomas Vilsack sealed the deal on setting up a ministerial team on agricultural cooperation during a meeting on Monday (Washington, D.C. time) (May 1, 2023). (Photo courtesy of PCO)

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