Experts invited to Egypt’s Agri-Research Centre

Move aimed at exploring opportunities in agriculture, exchange of research

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani agricultural experts and scientists have formally been invited to visit the Agriculture Research Centre of Egypt - one of world's pioneers in agriculture research and development - in order to further explore opportunities in the field, particularly in research.

The invitation was extended by Egyptian Ambassador Ahmed Fadel Yacoub, who along with a delegation called on Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Sahibzada Muhammad Mehboob Sultan to discuss areas of mutual cooperation, particularly in agriculture and livestock sector development.

Speaking on the occasion, Sultan said both countries shared common agricultural traditions and there was a lot of potential for exchange of research and techniques between the two countries, according to a statement issued on Friday.

"Pakistan imports two-thirds of its requirement of diammonium phosphate (DAP) from various countries and Egypt will be welcome to form any joint venture for establishing a plant in Pakistan and investing in the country," he stated.

"Pakistan can also benefit from Egyptian research and development in various crops like cotton as it has comparatively much better yield."

Egyptian Ambassador Yacoub, while speaking on the occasion, said Pakistan could consider scholarships from Egyptian agricultural universities, which would help in sharing knowledge and expertise, particularly in cotton production.

Local agricultural specialists and scientists should visit one of the world's pioneer agri-research centres in Egypt to further explore opportunities, particularly in research and development, he added.

Published in The Express Tribune, October 5^th, 2019.

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