The Expert Consultation on Viticulture (Grape Production) in Asia and the Pacific was held at the FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (RAP) in Bangkok, Thailand, from 2-4 May 2000. It was organized and sponsored by FAO. Experts from Australia, China, India, Rep. of Korea, Japan, Myanmar, Thailand and Viet Nam participated in the Expert Consultation, together with representatives of FAO. The list of participants is given in Annex 1.
Introductory remarks were presented by the Senior Plant Production and Protection Officer, FAO/RAP. The Welcome Address was delivered by the Assistant Director-General and FAO Regional Representative for Asia and the Pacific, Bangkok, Thailand. The Deputy Regional Representative, FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, was also present during the Opening Session.
