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ISLAMABAD:

At the 38th Regional Conference of the Food and Agriculture Organization for Asia and the Pacific, Pakistan announced its plan to improve agrifood systems, with a focus on food supply, investment, and cooperation.

Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain shared the country's position during the 38th ministerial session, highlighting steps to address food related challenges at national and global levels, said a press release.

The conference was opened by Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah.

During the event, the Pakistani minister met him and conveyed greetings to Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah on behalf of Pakistan's leadership and people.

On the sidelines, the minister also held talks with Brunei's Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism, Abdul Manaf Metussin.

The meeting focused on cooperation in fisheries, aquaculture, agriculture technology, and livestock. Both sides also discussed forming a joint working group to strengthen coordination.