The conference aims to improve information-sharing and communication among member countries to provide accurate and timely information on emerging food safety issues.

It also targets strengthening participation of members in the World Health Organization International Food Safety Authorities Network to increase the ability of the APEC region to respond to food safety emergencies of global significance.

Dao Anh Dung, vice chair of Can Tho People’s Committee said 15 meetings, seminars and conferences are planned for the event, which expects roughly 500 delegates from the region to attend.