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ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP):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.
According 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.
Rana Tanveer Hussain appreciated the UAE’s visionary leadership in promoting sustainable agriculture and fostering international partnerships.
He emphasised the strong bilateral ties between Pakistan and the UAE, particularly in agricultural research and innovation.
Pakistani scientist Dr Ghulam Sarwar Markhand received the prestigious award in the “Influential Figure” category.
The Minister said that Khalifa International Award is a beacon of excellence in agricultural advancement, and Pakistan takes great pride in Dr. Markhand’s recognition.
“This achievement reflects Pakistan’s commitment to scientific research and sustainable farming, aligning with global efforts to combat food security challenges and climate change, he remarked.”
The Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s 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.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the Second Pakistan International Date Palm Festival 2025 was also signed.
The event would be held this year in Pakistan, marking a new chapter in agricultural cooperation between the two nations.
Minister for National Food Security and Research and Dr Abdelouahhab Zaid, General Secretary, Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation signed the MoU.
Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, UAE’s 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.