Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to boost agricultural research.

Pakistan's Ambassador to the UAE Faisal Niaz Tirmizi and General Secretary of Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation Dr. Abdelouahhab Zaid signed the document in Abu Dhabi today.

The MoU will help in promoting cooperation and sharing of expertise between the two sides.

 It will also provide an opportunity for Pakistani farmers to increase the cultivation of date palm. 

Under this MoU, the first Pakistan International Date Palm Festival 2024 will also be organized.