Rome (VNA), Dec. 8 -- Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP) David Beasley has lauded Vietnam's reform achievements, especially in reducing poverty and ensuring food security.

Vietnam has transformed from an aid recipient to a big exporter of rice and other agricultural products in the world, Beasley told Ambassador Duong Hai Hung , Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the WFP, who came to present his credentials in Rome on December 7.

The WFP leader suggested Vietnam share its experience with and provide technical assistance for underdeveloped countries, as the world is facing huge food security challenges as a result of wars and climate change.

For his part, Hung praised the WFP's role in the fight against poverty and...