Dragon fruit packaging for export. (Photo: Vu Sinh/VNA)

The Ministry of Industry and Trade recently issued a Decision amending its previous Decision, which established the group.

The three new members are the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), the Vietnam Fisheries Society (VINAFIS), and Education for Nature Vietnam (ENV).

The initial members of the group are the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), the Institute for Workers and Trade Unions (IWTU) under the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor, and the Centre for Sustainable Rural Development (SRD).

The DAG includes associations, NGOs, and non-profits which operate legally in Vietnam and represent legitimate interests related to trade and sustainable development in the country.

The DAG’s core function is collecting and presenting viewpoints, and delivering recommendations, advice and feedback on the implementation of trade and sustainable development under the EVFTA.