Chen expressed satisfaction with the science and technology cooperation between the two sides. A series of fruitful scientific exchanges have been conducted since CAAS and the Agri-food Research Institute, MTT reached the cooperation agreement in September 2012.

Chen pointed out, China and Finland are highly complementary with each other in agricultural development, and the two both have great potential in agricultural research. He proposed to strengthen cooperation in the following aspects: firstly, to boost in-depth cooperation in the areas of animal husbandry, biotechnology, and food processing, etc; secondly, to initiate personnel training and postgraduate exchange program; thirdly, to jointly apply for major projects.
 

Koskinen and his delegation visiting the Demonstration Park of CAAS
 

Koskinen agreed on Chen’s proposal. He said Finland would continue to push forward bilateral cooperation.

After the meeting, Koskinen and his delegation visited the National Agricultural Hi-Tech Demonstration Park adjacent to the east gate of CAAS.