Pakistan and the Republic of Korea have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Agricultural Science and Technology Cooperation. The MOU was signed during a meeting between Ambassador Mumtaz Zahra Baloch and Administrator, Rural Development Administration (RDA), Mr. Kim Kyeong-Kyu at RDA Headquarters in Jeonju. Ambassador also visited the various facilities of RDA and explored areas of cooperation in agricultural sector. The visit was coordinated by Commerical Counselor Imran Razzaq.
The MOU entails cooperation between RDA and Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) including joint research and technology development projects related to agriculture and livestock. Innovation in agricultural technology and techniques in seed development and smart farming would help improve small farms productivity and increasing incomes of small farmers. KOPIA Agricultural Center will be established in Pakistan with the objective of promoting bilateral agricultural cooperation.
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