Kuala Lumpur: The official meeting with the Fukui Prefectural Government, Japan, marks a strategic move to bolster bilateral ties between Malaysia and Japan, particularly in the areas of agriculture, food security, and agro-technology, said Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the meeting paved the way for technology exchange, youth training, and the adoption of smart innovations, which could benefit Malaysia. Mohamad emphasized the importance of this collaboration, especially as the world faces issues like climate change, food supply disruptions, and rising costs of agricultural inputs.

'This collaboration is timely, especially as the world grapples with challenges such as climate change, food supply disruptions, and the rising costs of agricultural inputs - we cannot afford to remain complacent,' he said in a Facebook post. He urged a proactive approach to acquiring knowledge, building networks, and leveraging technology to ensure Malaysia's food security.

Mohamad added that, in the spirit of Malaysia MADANI, he envisions the agro-food sector to be not only competitive but also sustainable, guaranteeing a secure future for farmers, fishermen, and breeders. He described the meeting as a promising starting point for closer cooperation between two longstanding friends, Malaysia and Japan, working together towards greener and modern agriculture.