Memorandum of Understanding for the cooperation in agriculture between Lebanon and Sudan.

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).