Ukraine’s scientific potential — new opportunities for agricultural cooperation

Raisa Vozhehova, Director of the Plant Breeding and Genetics Institute, made a working visit to the Syrian Arab Republic as part of the Ukrainian delegation of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine.

During the visit, meetings were held with representatives of government bodies, research institutions and agribusiness. Raisa Vozhehova presented the work of the Plant Breeding and Genetics Institute and spoke about its main areas of activity and research developments. Particular attention at the meetings was paid to prospects for further cooperation in agriculture, sharing experience and developing professional contacts.

The key result of the visit was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine and the General Commission for Scientific Agricultural Research of Syria. The document aims to develop scientific cooperation, exchange expertise and transfer agricultural technologies between Ukraine and Syria, and to implement joint projects in crop production, seed breeding, agricultural research and specialist exchange.

The visit was an opportunity to learn about the specifics of Syria’s agricultural sector, establish new working ties and identify possible areas for further interaction.