| Member of House of Councillors of Japan Received |
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The two sides held discussion about investment in agricultural sector, and matters relating to cooperation in technology and boosting of agricultural produce. Also present at the call were Deputy Minister for Communications, Posts and Telegraphs Maj-Gen Thein Tun, heads of enterprises under the ministry. |
| Objectives of Agriculture Sector | |
*Prior to fulfill the needs of local consumption *Export of more surplus of agricultural products for the increase of foreign exchange earnings *Assistance to rural development through agricultural development | |
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| Main Objective of MOAI | |
Increase of crop production | |
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| Five Strategies for Agricultural Development | |
| Development of new agricultural land |
| Provision of sufficient irrigation water |
| Provision and support for agriculturalmechanization |
| Application of modern agro-technologies |
| Development and utilization of modern varieties |










Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Htay Oo received Member of the House of Councillors of Japan Mr Hideo Watanabe and party at Irrigation Department in Yankin Township, Yangon on 25 December.