10:43, 22.06.2026
Genetic Resources Institute and ICBA Sign Memorandum of Understanding
On 19 June 2026, Natavan Kalantarova, PhD in Biology, Acting Director General of the Genetic Resources Institute of the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Dr. Tarifa Alzaabi, Director General of the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
The MoU was signed within the framework of the Annual Meetings of the Islamic Development Bank Group, held in Baku, an important international platform for dialogue and cooperation on development.
The agreement provides a framework for cooperation in agricultural research and innovation, capacity building, the study, conservation and sustainable use of plant genetic resources, crop diversification, scientific exchange, and joint research initiatives.
The MoU aims to strengthen scientific cooperation in agriculture, contribute to biodiversity conservation and food security, and promote sustainable agricultural practices.