Korean Ambassador to Pakistan H.E Prof. Dr. Song Jong-hwan visits UAF

Korean Ambassador to Pakistan H.E Prof Dr Song Jong-hwan on Wednesday called for cementing agricultural and academia ties between both countries in order to create new business and investment environment and to get benefit from each other experiences. He was talking to University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan at his chamber. He said that enhanced agricultural relations will open up new avenue of progress for the countries. He said that increased academia ties are essential to share the experiences of the both countries and to get benefit from each experience. He was of the view that new agricultural products should be promoted among the countries. The meeting also discussed possibilities of establishing the farmers’ extension centre at the campus that will help in promoting latest agricultural techniques for ensuring the food security. Talking about agriculture, UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan said that cotton productivity of country is one million bales more than the last year. Besides, wheat production was also jacked to one million tonnes compared to the last year. He also sought the assistance of Korea in potatoes seed. He said that lack of availability of quality seed is resulting in low per acre production. He said that collaboration among the educational institutions of the both countries will bring the tangible results. He said agriculture is the backbone of our economy. He also viewed that declining per capita water availability is the serious concern. He said that the country was blessed with the talented people. But the lack of awareness about the latest agricultural productivity was the main hurdle to increase the per acre production. Director Office of Research Innovation and Commercialization, UAF, Prof Dr Rao Asif, Director External Linkages Prof Dr Ashafaq Ahmad Chatha were present on the occasion.