Export of Japanese beef to China Resumed next year Both governments sign an agreement

Export of Japanese beef to China Resumed next year Both governments signed an agreement November 25, 17:00

Foreign Minister Mogi talked with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi and gave a joint press release, over the fact that Japanese beef exports to China have been banned for nearly 20 years due to the occurrence of BSE in Japan. The Chinese and Chinese governments have revealed that they have signed a safety agreement necessary to resume exports. Exports are expected to resume as early as next year.

In the afternoon, Foreign Minister Mogi met in China with Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who was visiting Japan.

At the beginning, Mr. Motegi said, “It is appropriate for both countries to enter into a new era between Japan and China to work together for the peace and stability and prosperity of the region and the international community.”

In response, Foreign Minister Wang Yong said, “The relationship between the two countries has returned to the normal development trajectory. We want to strengthen communication and to deepen the cooperative relationship where both parties win and win.” next year anticipation of the visit to Japan as a state guest in the spring of Xi Jinping Jintao, was matched by further promote that cooperation in the economic.

In a joint press release after the meeting, Mr. Motegi said that the Japanese and Chinese governments have resumed exports over the fact that Japanese beef exports to China have been banned since 2001 due to the occurrence of BSE in Japan. Revealed that it has signed an agreement on the safety of livestock products necessary for

The agreement was signed between the ambassadors of both countries on the morning of the 25th and includes the establishment of a quarantine system for livestock products to be imported and exported, and strengthening cooperation for the management of animal diseases such as BSE.

The two governments will discuss procedural aspects, such as specific safety standards that China allows for export, and the export of Japanese beef is expected to resume as early as next year.

“We look forward to accelerating the process for the ban on exports,” said Mr. Motegi. We look forward to seeing more delicious agricultural products from Japan.