Delegation from Palestine headed by Minister of agriculture Sufian Sultan visited our University

     On September 13, a delegation from Palestine, headed by Minister of agriculture, doctor Sufian Sultan visited our University. Ihor Ibatullin, first vice-rector greeted the guests on behalf of the faculty of our university and rector Stanislav Nikolaienko. He briefly told Nasira Yaqoob , head of the fund, Ahmed Zikran, CEO and head of economic department of Ministry of agriculture, Nidal El-Qutab, ambassador of Palestine in Ukraine, Mohammed Al-Ased, ambasador’s consultant, Dawood Jalud, first secretary of the embassy about risk prevention and agricultural insurance, the structure of the university, the amount of teachers and students and the achievements of the faculty of the university. First vice-rector also told about international activity of our university. Our University cooperates with 140 establishments from 40 countries of the world and I. Ibatullin hoped that this meeting would have its continuation as well.

       The members of the delegation walked along Alley of Fame, Botanical Garden, saw rooms in building 1, where they talked with the administration of the university.

     Sofian Sultan said that he was thankful for getting the opportunity to see Ukraine and the university. This day was a historic day for him. Though Palestine is a small country, its population is about five million people, 100 thousand of them are students. The number of those who studied or is studying in Ukraine is small so far, the members of the delegation hope that this number will increase due to this cooperation and the programme of the academic exchange.

      Palestine is the country which is unique by its weather. It helps to grow a lot of agricultural products such as fruit, vegetables, herbs, olives. This country uses innovative technologies in agriculture to produce agricultural products which they export to the neighbouring Arab countries. They are open to investment, especially in agriculture foods. And all this is against the backdrop of situation that is in our country as a part of our country is occupied.

     The story about Palestine raised interest and questions among the present. Ivan Chumachenko asked about the production of agricultural products per capita. The Minister answered that in their country they do not grow enough cattle and sheep to meet the needs, but they grow enough poultry and they have excess in fruit and vegetables that are exported. The Minister added that he had met investors and Palestine is ready for cooperation. 

       The guests were presented with embroidered towels, a symbol of prosperity. The meeting resulted in agreeing to make arrangements in order to sign memorandum on cooperation.

      Then the guests went on an excursion to Ukrainian Laboratory of Quality and Safety of Agricultural Products.

Iryna Bilous