Noriyoshi Yoshikawa visits Hong Kong today Food Safety Appeal 15:56 on August 15
As civilians protest against the government and police in Hong Kong continue, Minister Yoshikawa Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries will visit Hong Kong from 15th to 17th to observe the local food trade fair. did. This is to promote the safety of Japanese agriculture, forestry and fishery products and food.
This was clarified by the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Yoshikawa at a press conference after the cabinet meeting on the 15th.
Among them, Yoshikawa said, “We will travel to Hong Kong from early evening tomorrow, disseminate information at the largest food trade fair in Asia, and meet with Hong Kong government officials. I know that the situation in Hong Kong is unstable. However, Hong Kong is Japan's largest export destination for agricultural, forestry and fishery products, and we would like to encourage Japanese companies and agricultural organizations to expand their exports. ”
Since Mr. Yoshikawa import restrictions on five prefectures such as Fukushima Prefecture in Hong Kong, the appeal of the safety of Japanese agricultural, forestry and fishery products and foods has been promoted locally. I want to work with the Hong Kong government to go forward.