Ambassador Asim Ali Khan visited the Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO) today to discuss ways of strengthening cooperation between Pakistan and Norway in agriculture, food security, and sustainable resource management.

The Ambassador was received by Director General and members of NIBIO’s research team, who briefed him on the institute’s work in:

Sustainable agriculture and climate-resilient farming

Crop research, plant health, and food safety

Forestry and land-use management

Soil and water resource management

Bioeconomy and circular, low-carbon solutions

The Ambassador highlighted the importance of agriculture to Pakistan’s economy and livelihoods, and the growing need to adapt to climate change, water scarcity, and food security challenges. He noted that Norway’s research expertise and Pakistan’s agricultural potential offer strong ground for mutually beneficial partnership.

Both sides discussed potential areas of collaboration, including:

Joint research projects and knowledge exchange

Capacity building, training, and exchange of scientists and students

Institutional linkages between NIBIO and Pakistani universities and research bodies

Technology transfer and adoption of sustainable agricultural practices

Cooperation on climate adaptation and sustainable development goals

The Ambassador thanked NIBIO for its warm hospitality and expressed hope that the meeting would lead to concrete, long-term cooperation. NIBIO’s representatives likewise expressed interest in deepening engagement with Pakistan.

The Embassy remains committed to promoting science, innovation, and people-to-people ties between Pakistan and Norway.