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Ministry of Agriculture signs cooperative agreement to propel modernization of the sector

On Tuesday, March 9, 2022, the Suntime International Techno-economic Cooperation (Group) Co. Ltd of the People’s Republic of China and the Ministry of Blue and Green Economy, Agriculture and National Food Security of the Commonwealth of Dominica, signed the implementation agreement for the Eighth Phase of China Aid Dominica Agricultural Technical Cooperation Agreement.

Signing takes place while Agriculture Minister Grant and his Junior Minister Riviere looks on
Sun Haojie of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Agriculture Minister Fidel Grant exchange agreement

The Agreement seeks to strengthen the friendly relationship between the two countries, promote the development of agricultural technology in Dominica, restore and establish an agricultural technology extension system and an agricultural demonstration area, promote practical agricultural technology and high-tech innovation in Dominica, and improve the living standards of the people through agricultural development.

Over the years, and in the past seven phases, the Government of China has provided tremendous support to the sector through the Agricultural Technical Cooperation Project.

In this Eighth Phase, more demonstration farms, training, equipment, input support, and machinery will be provided. Under this Agreement, preparations will be made for equipping the Agriculture Science Complex Building and designing the human resource plan.

Fidel Grant the Minister for Blue and Green Economy, Agriculture & National Food Security, and Sun Haojie represented the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica and the Government of the People’s Republic of China, respectively.

Sun Haojie of the PRC and Agriculture Minister Grant signs agreement
Sun Haojie and Minister Grant signs agreement while Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture Gregory Riviere looks on
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