Agriculture

Secretary General: D-8 PTA will Bring Partnership and Promoting More Active Private Sector Participation

Istanbul, Turkey, August 09, 2010

As the 7th D-8 Summit was successfully held in Abuja on 4-8 July 2010, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria is publishing a post-summit publication to recap the achievements and success of the activities of D-8. D-8 Secretary General contributed ...

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D-8 Looks For Tangible Benefits Through Economic Cooperation

Abuja, Nigeria, July 10, 2010

D-8 Organization aim to reach a preferential trade agreement by next year to try to double trade and deepen economic cooperation, Nigerian government officials said on Thursday. Heads of state and ministers from the Developing Eight Countries (D8) — Iran, ...

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Turkey, Indonesia Agree to Annul Visa Requirements

Istanbul, Turkey, June 30, 2010

The Turkish president has said Turkey and Indonesia have agreed to start work to reciprocally abolish visa requirements between the two countries as a way to step up their strengthening relations. “During today’s meetings, Turkey and Indonesia agreed to start ...

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D-8 Holds the Working Committee on Renewable Energy Today in Ankara

Ankara, Turkey, June 08, 2010

The First Session of the D-8 Working Committee on Renewable Energy was held in Ankara, Turkey on June 8-9, 2010. The meeting was attended by Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Pakistan and Turkey. Mr. M. Kemal Büyükmıhçı, General Director of ...

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Indonesia Gears to Curb Commercial Deforestation

Jakarta, Indonesia, May 28, 2010

Indonesia has declared a two-year moratorium on clearing natural forests as part of a billion-dollar deal aimed at reviving efforts to fight climate change after the collapse of global talks in Copenhagen last year. The deal, signed Wednesday at a ...

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Indonesia, Malaysia Palm Oil Makers Join Forces Against Critics

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 10, 2010

Palm oil producers from Malaysia said on Wednesday they had formed a coalition with their counterparts in Indonesia to counter intensified campaigns that blame the industry for rapid deforestation. The Indonesia-Malaysia Palm Oil Group brings together six organizations from the ...

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Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan Promised the Best for the Country

Abuja, Nigeria, May 10, 2010

President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday promised to do his best towards moving Nigeria forward, as reported by Nigerian newspaper, Punch. The President made the promise at separate receptions for delegations from Niger and Kano states, which were led by their ...

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D-8 Organization to Cooperate Intensively on Marine and Fertilizer Issues

Cairo, Egypt, April 13, 2010

D-8 Organization recently has successfully held the first D-8 Senior Officials Meeting on Marine Affairs and Fisheries & Fertilizers, with conjunction to the first D-8 Ministerial Meeting on Marine Affairs and Fisheries & Fertilizers, in Cairo, Egypt on April 6-8, ...

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Turkey and Pakistan to Accelerate the Development of Economic Relations

Lahore, Pakistan, April 06, 2010

Turkey and Pakistan enjoy strong political relations and now it’s time to boost bilateral economic cooperation, President Abdullah Gul said during his visit to Pakistan on the first of April. Completing his official talks in the capital Islamabad, Gul proceeded ...

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Malaysian Marine Industry To Grow Further Despite Challenging Market

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, March 23, 2010

Malaysia’s marine industry is projected to continue registering significant growth in the coming years, despite a challenging market environment following the emergence of new competitors, both regionally and globally. Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry Datuk Mukhriz Mahathir said ...

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