TC Activities Opening of the 3rd Trilateral Young Rural Leader’s Exchange Program
2025-06-02
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On June 2nd, the Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat (TCS) officially launched the 3rd Trilateral
Young Rural Leaders’ Exchange Program (TREP) in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Themed “Green
Agriculture: Sustainable Farming Practices and Environmental Stewardship”, the program is
supported by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) of Japan, the Ministry
of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
(MAFRA) of the Republic of Korea (ROK) and the Chiba Prefectural Government .
In his opening remarks, TCS Deputy Secretary-General ZUSHI Shuji expressed his gratitude to
the agricultural ministries of Japan, China, and the ROK, as well as to the Chiba Prefectural
Government for their strong support. He introduced the history of TREP and encouraged
participants to learn not only from Japan’s best practices, but also from one another through
meaningful exchange.
Ms. TAKAHASHI Teruko, Executive Director of the Chiba Prefectural Government, highlighted
that Chiba is one of Japan’s leading regions in agriculture, forestry, and fisheries, known for its
mild climate and rich agricultural output. Chiba Prefecture is advancing agriculture through export
promotion via the Narita Wholesale Market and the adoption of smart technologies like robotics.
She expressed her hope that the participants’ time in Chiba would be both fruitful and inspiring,
and that the experiences and connections made during the program would contribute meaningfully
to their future endeavors.
Following the opening remarks, representatives from the Ministries of Agriculture of Japan, China,
and the ROK, as well as from Chiba Prefecture, presented their agricultural policies and initiatives,
underscoring the importance of sustainability and innovation. The representative from the Food
and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Partnership and Liaison Office in Japan also congratulated
the hosting of the 3rd TREP, highlighting FAO’s mission to achieve global food security. She
emphasized the value of sustainable agriculture aligned with the SDGs and commended TREP for
promoting cross-border collaboration.
The 3rd TREP brings together young rural leaders from China, Japan, and Korea from June 2 to 5,
2025. Participants will engage in a variety of activities, including visits to green agriculture
facilities, interactive lectures, policy discussions, and site visits to key rural areas in Chiba
Prefecture. The program aims to deepen cross-border understanding and foster the next generation
of agricultural leaders committed to environmental stewardship.
▲Opening Remarks from DSG Zushi
▲Congratulatory Remarks from Ms. TAKAHASHI
▲Presentation from CJK Agriculture Ministry
▲Group Photo
Documents
- Memorandum of Cooperation among the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People’s Republic of China and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs of the Republic of Korea
- Joint Communiqué of the 3st Trilateral Agricultural Ministers' Meeting
- Joint Communiqué of the 2nd Trilateral Agricultural Ministers’ Meeting
- Joint Communiqué of the 1st Trilateral Agricultural Ministers' Meeting
