He was talking to Deans and Directors meeting of the University of Agriculture Faisalabad and a seminar in connection with women Day at UAF that was presided over by Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Asif Tanveer.

The ambassador was of the view that Indonesia was exporting palm oil to Pakistan. He said that palm oil production was important to economy of Indonesia as the country is one of the biggest producer. He added that it had mapped out a plan for initiating value added food chain in Pakistani and would establish noodle factory in Faisalabad. Talking about academia ties, he said that they would open up new avenue of the academia exchange including bilateral seminar, conferences among UAF and his country educational institutes particular in agriculture, livestock and animal sciences. Besides, he also urged the students and faculty to apply for KNS fully funded scholarship 2021 to study in Indonesia. He said that there are many similarities in the culture of the both countries.

Talking about UAF, he said that the UAF was listed among the top ranked universities across the globe in the agricultural sector and making marvelous contributions in academia and research. Talking about women contributions, he said that in Pakistan and Indonesia, around 30 percent of parliamentarians were women. He said it is essential of the women active contributions in socio economic development of the country. He said that if you teach a woman you teach whole nation.

UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Asif Tanveer said that Indonesia and Pakistan strengthened relations would help address the common challenges and to get benefit from each other experiences. He said the academia- industry strengthened ties would help raise income of people, and way of living and to meet the challenges of the modern era. He said that the food security was one of major concerns for both countries. Talking about women, he said the life of Hazrat Khadija-tul-Kubra (RA) provides a complete beacon of light for today’s women. Islam attaches the great importance to women and guides men to treat women politely. He said that women as mothers, sisters and daughters and wives were playing very important role for the uplift. Director Research Dr Zahir Ahmad Zahir said that strengthened ties will address the issue of agriculture and allied disciplines. Dean Dr Sarfraz Hassans said that without ensuring the rights of women, we can’t compete with the rest of the world. He said that Islam attaches great importance to women. Dr Saira Akhtar lauded the government for taking the many initaitives to address women issues. Dean Dr Sarfraz Hassan, Dr Javed Akhtar, Dr Masood Sadiq Butt, Dr Ashghar Bajwa; director External Linkages Dr Ashfaq Chatha. Dr Javed Akhtar, Dr Saira Akhtar, Dr Namia Nawaz, MPA Firdous Rai, FWCCI Prevenient Tehmina Pasha and other notables also spoke The Ambassador also planted a sapling at Faculty of Food Nutrition and Home Sciences.