Memorandum of Understanding for the cooperation in agriculture between Lebanon and Sudan Type du document Bilatéral Champ d'application Régional/restreint Date Nov 29, 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX; IUCN (ID: TRE-149577) Titre (Autre) مذكرة تفاهم للتعاون في المجال الزراعي بين حكومة جمهورية السودان وحكومة الجمهورية اللبنانية Lieu d'adoption Khartoum Langue Arabe Sujet Agriculture et développement rural, Plantes cultivées Mot clé Éducation Exploitation agricole Production végétale Quarantaine Cultures/pâtures Accord international-texte Renforcement des capacités Développement agricole Protection des végétaux Parasites/maladies Politique/planification Irrigation Résumé This Memorandum of Understanding is composed of 8 articles and 1 Work Plan. The two Parts will support and encourage the following: (a) technical cooperation; (b) exchange of information and research results concerning plant genetic resources resistant to drought; (c) research in plant textile culture; (d) research in plant protection and disease fighting; (e) applied research for fruit crops development; applied research for the use of medicines related to plant production, use of modern irrigation systems, use of greenhouses, agricultural products processing; (f) increase the agricultural production quality, land reclamation, enlargement and development of grasses; (g) increase agricultural automation; exchange of information about sanitary conditions; (h) improve the local species; (i) exchange of information about seeds, pesticides, fertilizers and agricultural instruments; (j) exchange of experiences and information in the marketing of agricultural products; (k) development of cooperation in animal resources and animal health; and (l) cooperation in irrigation and water resources development (art. 1). The two Parts will encourage the organization of scientific conferences and training courses (art. 3). Article 4 provides for the application of the quarantine rules with the objective to prevent the transfer and diffusion of animal and plant diseases. Article 5 deals with the encouragement of the Private sector to invest in the agricultural field. Article 6 provides for the increase in commercial agricultural exchange. Article 7 decrees the establishment of the Joint Committee for the implementation of this Agreement. This Agreement is valid for 5 years, automatically renewable unless a communication is given 6 months before (art. 8). Texte intégral Autre Pays/Territoire/Participant Vue étendue Montrer la carte Des pays Entrée en vigueur Liban - Soudan - reset zoom out zoom in