(VOVworld) - The irrigation sector should continue to focus on restructuring and reviewing irrigation plans to serve multiple purposes, said Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai.

The Deputy PM made his statement at a ceremony in Hanoi last week to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the establishment of the Institute of Water Resources Planning (IWRP). Hai said irrigation serves not only the development of agriculture, but also facilitates aquaculture and provides a water supply to people as well as other economic sectors. He asked the sector for more initiatives to enhance creativity in irrigation planning and promote co-operation with relevant agencies to enhance crop and livestock restructuring and efficient water use.