Netherlands ambassador calls on agriculture minister

Agriculture, Fisheries and Livestock minister Mohammad
Aminur Rashid held a courtesy meeting with Joris van Bommel, Ambassador of the
Netherlands to Bangladesh, at his office in the Secretariat in Dhaka yesterday
(19 April).
During the meeting, they discussed
a range of issues including agriculture, livestock, fisheries, and climate
adaptation, focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation.
The minister welcomed the
ambassador at the beginning of the meeting.
The minister said, "Bangladesh's
economy stands on agriculture. The soil of this country is fertile, and crops
are grown throughout the year. Extensive farming also takes place in the Netherlands.
There are plans to cultivate organic cucumbers and baby corn in the vast
riverine char areas of the country. There are many opportunities for mutual
cooperation in the agricultural sector."
Amin Ur Rashid added that Bangladesh
would welcome any export-oriented initiative from the private sector. "If
any private company from the Netherlands wishes to work jointly with
Bangladeshi institutions, Bangladesh will welcome that."
Ambassador Joris van Bommel said that
the Netherlands is a delta like Bangladesh.
"Our country is interested in working in Bangladesh's agricultural sector,
particularly in improved seeds, cold chains, horticulture and
aquaculture," he said.
He
expressed his country's interest in assisting Bangladesh with greenhouse
technology as well as various quality control and protocol facilities related
to agriculture.















