Agriculture

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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Bangladesh And Malaysia Plan Bilateral Pact On Palm Oil

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, December 17, 2009

The Bangladeshi government is keen to procure palm oil from Malaysia using its state-owned trading arm to ensure consistent edible oil supply and price stability prevails in the domestic market, reported Malaysian News Agency, BERNAMA. Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister ...

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D-8 Hails Bangladesh on Her Victory Day

Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 16, 2009

Bangladesh yesterday celebrated 38 years of victory in the Liberation War, 1971. The whole country was in a festive mood, and the National Mausoleum at Savar drew people of all ages and religions, as reported by the Daily Star. Thoroughfares ...

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ADB Provides Bangladesh 22 mln USD for Tourism, Bridge Design Development

Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 07, 2009

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Bangladeshi government Monday signed two agreements worth 22 million U.S. dollars in soft loans which aimed at promoting tourism and completing design of a bridge in the South Asian country. The ADB said ...

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