Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain has attended the 17th Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation held at Abu Dhabi.
\nAccording to a press release received here on Wednesday, the event held under the patronage of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister, honored global leaders in agricultural innovation.
\nRana Tanveer Hussain appreciated the UAE\u2019s visionary leadership in promoting sustainable agriculture and fostering international partnerships.
\nHe emphasised the strong bilateral ties between Pakistan and the UAE, particularly in agricultural research and innovation.<\/p>\n
Pakistani scientist Dr Ghulam Sarwar Markhand received the prestigious award in the \u201cInfluential Figure\u201d category.
\nThe Minister said that Khalifa International Award is a beacon of excellence in agricultural advancement, and Pakistan takes great pride in Dr. Markhand\u2019s recognition.
\n\u201cThis achievement reflects Pakistan\u2019s commitment to scientific research and sustainable farming, aligning with global efforts to combat food security challenges and climate change, he remarked.\u201d
\nThe Minister reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s dedication to agricultural innovation and its strong partnership with the UAE in addressing key challenges such as food security, climate resilience, and sustainable farming practices.
\nA Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the Second Pakistan International Date Palm Festival 2025 was also signed.
\nThe event would be held this year in Pakistan, marking a new chapter in agricultural cooperation between the two nations.
\nMinister for National Food Security and Research and Dr Abdelouahhab Zaid, General Secretary, Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation signed the MoU.
\nSheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, UAE\u2019s Minister for Tolerance & Coexistence recognized several national and international figures for their outstanding contributions to the growth and progress of the date palm cultivation and production sector.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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