Academies of Sciences of Belarus, Latvia sign cooperation agreement

The National Academy of Sciences of Belarus (NASB) and the Latvian Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences (LAAFS) have signed a cooperation agreement, BelTA learned from the NASB press service.

“Chairman of the NASB Presidium Vladimir Gusakov and President of LAAFS Baiba Rivza inked a cooperation agreement on 22 January. The document is aimed at boosting the scientific and technical potential of Belarus and Latvia in agriculture and forestry,” the press service explained.

The agreement provides for the development of joint projects and joint use of national and international grants. Besides, Belarusian and Latvian scientists will be able to run scientific training programs, publish the results of joint research in scientific editions of both countries, and exchange scientific and other kinds of information.

A delegation of the Latvian Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences is currently on a visit to Minsk. It has been invited by Belarus’ Academy of Sciences to take part in the international seminar “Innovations, Creativity and Equality” held by the National Technology Transfer Center. The delegation has already visited a number of NASB’s agricultural organizations such as the Institute of Meat and Dairy Industry and the Scientific and Practical Center for Foodstuffs.