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President KYUMA gave a keynote speech "Toward the Development of Sustainable and Resilient Agri-Food Systems in the Asia-Pacific Region"

NARO President Dr. KYUMA was invited to deliver a keynote speech at a partner institute FFTC's 50th anniversary symposium on October 6th, 2021. His speech consisted of international situation surrounding agriculture, NARO's researches, Japan's Science, Technology and Innovation Policy and efforts to realize Society 5.0 in Japan's agriculture and food fields. At the symposium, experts from countries in the Asian and Pacific region provided topics on two themes, " Focus on Sustainable Agri-Food System" and " Nourishing Asia's Growing Population." Speakers shared the challenges that all countries in the Asian and Pacific region must face and address in the COVID-19 pandemic situation. Discussions followed to find ways to solve these challenges in a way that would benefit both food suppliers and consumers through understanding the needs of both parties.

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