Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has proposed joint venture agricultural projects with South Africa taking into account the plenty of unutilized land in South Africa.
"Joint venture agricultural projects may be set up by both countries," he said, adding that utilizing knowledge and expertise of Bangladesh entrepreneurs and land of the South African side, contract farming projects may be initiated.
The Foreign Minister also proposed the South African side for establishment of a center on agricultural cooperation in South Africa which may be named as Bangabandhu-Mandela Agricultural Research Centre.
Dr Momen met South African Minister for Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Angela ThokoDidiza at her office on Monday and discussed the issues.
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The Agricultural Minister of South Africa stated that both sides may assign agricultural experts to discuss the projects.
She also enquired to know how micro credit is helping the agricultural sector in Bangladesh.
The Foreign Minister informed her that the Bangladesh government has dedicated organizations which extend financial assistance to the farmers.
He proposed that a delegation of experts and officials of the agricultural sector may visit Bangladesh from South Africa to see the agricultural activities in Bangladesh.