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Vilsack Meets with Japanese Minister of Agriculture
Thu, 08 Apr 2010 17:45:56 CDTAgriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has completed a meeting with Hirotaka Akamatsu, Japan's Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. Among other topics, Secretary Vislack said, - we addressed the issue of Japan's import conditions for U.S. beef and beef products. Given the importance of a candid exchange of views regarding import conditions for U.S. beef and beef products based on science and international standards, we both underscored the commitment of our respective governments to continue discussions.
The Secretary said, - the Minister and I share the view that U.S. and Japanese officials will continue the dialogue through a series of senior and working level meetings in order to establish a mutually agreeable framework for the import conditions for U.S. beef and beef products. Mr. Vilsack said, - this issue remains a high priority for the United States and the U.S. objective remains a framework that is consistent with science and international standards.
Secretary Vilsack concluded by saying - Minister Akamatsu and I confirmed that the U.S. - Japan bilateral relationship in agriculture is a strong and positive one and vowed to continue in this direction. Vilsack is in Japan to promote stronger ties between the United States and Japan in the area of agriculture as part of the President's effort to expand U.S exports through the National Export Initiative.
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