Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Pakistan Russia Partnership MoU Signed to Transform Agriculture Sector

Pakistan Russia Partnership is set to strengthen as both countries prepare to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering agricultural cooperation. This initiative is set to transform the local agriculture sector in Pakistan and improve the productivity of agricultural products significantly.

As part of this collaboration, Russia will extend technical assistance to modernize fertilizer manufacturing plants in Pakistan, which is crucial for boosting fertilizer output and addressing local agricultural input requirements. This key decision was made during a meeting between Rana Tanveer Hussain, Pakistan’s Minister for National Food Security and Research, and Russian Ambassador Albert P. Khuriev, as outlined in a recent press release.

The discussions between the two officials covered a range of mutual interests, particularly focusing on enhancing cooperation within the industrial and agricultural sectors. They also explored ways to promote trade and investment relations between Pakistan and Russia. Minister Rana Tanveer underscored Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to fortifying its bilateral relationship with Russia, especially concerning trade and investment opportunities. He assured Russian investors of Pakistan’s full support to strengthen these ties.

Furthermore, the minister emphasized the critical need for modern agricultural machinery and other inputs to elevate agricultural productivity in Pakistan. He noted that collaboration in agriculture would pave the way for technology transfer, thereby enhancing the productivity of both major and minor crops, along with livestock production.

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Ambassador Albert P. Khuriev extended an invitation to Pakistani agricultural experts to visit Russia, facilitating knowledge sharing with Russian agri-scientists and specialists. This exchange aims to improve per-acre crop output in both nations. Additionally, he announced that Russia would provide modern agricultural machinery to Pakistan to further bolster the development of its agricultural sector.

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This agreement signifies a pivotal step in the Pakistan-Russia partnership, reinforcing the commitment of both countries to collaborate on agricultural advancements that promise to benefit their economies.

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