LOS BAOS, Laguna Officials of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the government of Sri Lanka recently inked a comprehensive work plan to advance the said country’s rice self-sufficiency goals through joint research for development projects in the Philippines in the next five years.
LOS BAŇOS, Laguna Officials of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the government of Sri Lanka recently inked a comprehensive work plan to advance the said country’s rice self-sufficiency goals through joint research for development projects in the Philippines in the next five years.
IRRIs Deputy Director General for Research Jacqueline Hughes and Sri Lanka Ministry of Foreign Affairs Additional Secretary for Bilateral Affairs Sumith Nakandala were the signatories.
The signing, which was held at the IRRI Los Baos, Laguna, headquarters, was witnessed by Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena and IRRI Director General Matthew Morell, during the formers visit to the premier rice research institution as part of his state visit to the Philippines.
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