Global Institute for Food stuff Protection at USask partnership qualified prospects to inauguration of ag-tech centre in Bangladesh – News

“Canada was one particular of the initially international locations to realize Bangladesh’s independence in 1971, led by Primary Minister Pierre Elliot Trudeau. The Bangabandhu-Pierre Elliott Trudeau Agricultural Centre celebrates this history of bilateral relations. The centre will help provide ability, technologies, and knowledge to Bangladesh as we carry on to transfer forward to grow to be a produced and prosperous state. We follow in the footsteps of the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, and will not leave a single inch of arable land uncultivated.”

– H.E. Sheikh Hasina MP, Hon’ble Prime Minister, Governing administration of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh

“Bangladesh is an ever more crucial trade partner of Saskatchewan, and agriculture is a major driver of the two economies. Saskatchewan is also residence to some of the most sophisticated and sustainable agriculture and agri-food items innovation in the planet. This new ag-tech centre in Bangladesh is a showcase of Saskatchewan innovation and how the world can discover from our accomplishment in producing socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable agricultural products.”

– The Honourable David Marit, Minister of Agriculture, Province of Saskatchewan

“Canada and Bangladesh share above 50 a long time of sturdy bilateral relations. Bilateral trade concerning our nations around the world exceeds CAD$2.8 billion yearly, like pretty much CAD $1 billion in agricultural exports from Canada. The potential to broaden trade amongst our countries is important. Equally Canadians and Bangladeshis are normal innovators and connectors. The Bangabandhu-Pierre Trudeau Agriculture Know-how Centre is an superb case in point of Canadian and Bangladeshi establishments doing the job to foster collaboration and innovation.”

– H.E. Dr. Lilly Nicholls, High Commissioner for Canada in Bangladesh

“Collaboration is a essential energy of GIFS. We convey diverse associates collectively to uncover, acquire and supply modern agriculture options that are socially, economically and environmentally sustainable. The inauguration of the agriculture technological know-how centre in Bangladesh is an enjoyable illustration of how we are knowing our eyesight of a world in which absolutely everyone has access to secure and wholesome food.”

– Dr. Steven Webb, Main Executive Officer at the International Institute for Foodstuff Stability

“Saskatchewan is an significant partner for Bangladesh, and, considering the fact that agriculture is vital to both of our economies, we can understand a large amount from every other and construct additional bilateral trade. The inauguration of the Bangabandhu-Pierre Elliott Trudeau Agriculture Technological innovation Centre is a considerable action forward in our continued and expanding relationship and will perform an essential function in our means to improve our agriculture research ability and increase our foodstuff creation while minimizing waste.”

– Dr. Shaikh Mohammad Bokhtiar, Director for the Bangladesh Agricultural Investigate Council