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IRRI-CREDENTIALS
IRRI representative presents credentials to foreign minister
DHAKA, July 29, 2019 (BSS) – International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)
would continue to strengthen its cooperation with Bangladesh, especially in
the areas of food security, nutrition, developing agricultural systems as
well as realizing the challenges in agricultural sector for achieving
inclusive agricultural development.
Representative of IRRI in Bangladesh Dr Humnath Bhandari said this after
presenting his credentials to foreign minister Dr A K Abdul Momen at the
foreign ministry here on Saturday, said a press release.
Bhandari also reiterated IRRI’s continued support for capacity building of
the researchers working in agricultural sector.
Bhandari informed that IRRI had worked closely with Bangladesh Rice
Research Institute (BRRI) to develop ‘Sonali Rice’ which is fortified with
vitamin A.
Accepting the credentials, foreign minister Dr A K Abdul Momen briefed
Bhandari about the actions taken by the government under the visionary
leadership of Prime Minister to ensure food security in Bangladesh. He said
Bangladesh has become the 4th largest producer of rice in the world attaining
food self-sufficiency.
He also highlighted the socio-economic development of Bangladesh since
Independence in 1971 especially during the last decade under the present
government.
Momen wished him success in discharging his responsibilities in Bangladesh
and assured him of the support of the government.
BSS/PR/TAN/ARS/1901 hrs