Indonesia and Pakistan to Enhance Agricultural and Trade Cooperation
The Charge d’Affaires at the Indonesian Embassy, Rahmat Hindiarta Kusuma, stated that Indonesia and Pakistan are poised to strengthen their collaboration in agriculture, education, and trade. He emphasized that deepening these ties would allow both nations to learn from each other’s experiences and address shared challenges.
During his visit to the University of Agriculture Faisalabad, he met with the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Zulfiqar Ali, along with various deans and directors. He highlighted the importance of fostering closer people-to-people relationships as a means to further connect the two countries.
The official noted that with Pakistani students already studying in Indonesia, there are significant scholarship opportunities available for them. He urged for an expansion in research partnerships and faculty and student exchange programs to drive progress in the agricultural sector.
The Vice Chancellor at UAF, Prof. Dr. Zulfiqar Ali, welcomed the prospect of enhanced relations. He observed that such cooperation would allow both nations to combine their expertise in tackling modern challenges, particularly in the realm of food security—a concern he illustrated by pointing out that a significant portion of the population suffers from malnourishment.
Prof. Dr. Zulfiqar Ali also shared that UAF was the first university in Pakistan to introduce a degree program in Human Nutrition and Dietetics. The institution supports several international partnerships, hosting a Chinese Confucius Institute for language and cultural exchange, an International Seed Testing Laboratory, the Pak-Korea Nutrition Center, and a Center for Advanced Studies.
He further explained that innovations in high-yielding varieties of wheat, maize, cotton, sugarcane, mango, okra, soybean, and even advancements in backyard poultry are among the contributions made by UAF scientists toward national food security.
In addition, the establishment of a language center was highlighted as a step to overcome communication barriers and promote mutual understanding. The introduction of Indonesian language courses at UAF, developed through joint collaborations, could further solidify these relations.
The visit also included tours of the expo center, the Center for Advanced Studies, and the Pak-Korea Nutrition Center, where Mr. Kusuma expressed his admiration for the university’s products and the overall exchange of knowledge.
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