Mr. M.K. Papademetriou briefly presented the need and rationale for organizing the consultation. He presented the objectives, the provisional agenda (Annex 2) and the details of the programme (Annex 3), which were duly adopted. The objectives of the Consultation, in brief, were as follows:
a) To review the status of lychee production in Asia and the Pacific and discuss the problems faced as well as strategies required for overcoming existing problems.b) Elaborate on the potential and opportunities for lychee production development.
c) Discuss ways and means of strengthening collaboration on lychee research and development.
