THE Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF) participated in the Myanmar-Japan Business Forum on 28 July at the Myanmar Convention Centre in Mayangon Township, showcasing local produce, exploring agribusiness investment potential from Japan and signing new partnership agreements. The federation set up an exhibition booth showcasing Myanmar-registered Japonica rice varieties, premium-quality Myanmar Pawsan rice, value-added rice products and by-products, as well as rice husk fuel pellet production and rice bran oil extraction. It also promoted agribusiness investment opportunities in Myanmar to prospective Japanese investors.

MRF President U Ye Min Aung took part in a panel discussion. The Myanmar Rice Producers Association, an affiliated association of the MRF, also signed a memorandum of understanding with Japan’s Green Carbon Company, the federation said in a statement.

Myanmar-Japan business leaders observed the booths. Organizers served sushi made with Myanmar rice and traditional Japanese sekihan (sticky rice steamed with red beans) to the guests. Japanese companies have expressed strong interest in purchasing Pawsan rice, sticky rice, and rice-bran oil. Both sides are currently in negotiations to finalize export and sales arrangements, MRF announced.

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