The China-Romania Joint Laboratory for Cooperation in Agriculture was officially inaugurated on Tuesday at the University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine (UASVM) in Bucharest. This landmark initiative aims to enhance collaborative research in agricultural science and technological innovation between the two nations.
The joint laboratory was established by the Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture under the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences and UASVM. The project received support from the Ministry of Science and Technology of China, the Chinese Embassy in Romania, and the Romanian Ministry of Agriculture.
Wu Kongming, president of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, hailed the laboratory’s establishment as a significant milestone in China-Romania scientific cooperation. He emphasized its pivotal role in promoting green agricultural development and fostering sustainable practices.
Elena Tatomir, general director of the Directorate General for Agricultural Policy at the Romanian Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, highlighted the collaboration’s importance for the future of Romanian agriculture. She noted that the joint efforts, particularly in greenhouse vegetable cultivation, will greatly benefit the agricultural sector.
Chinese Ambassador to Romania Han Chunlin described the laboratory as a crucial achievement under the Belt and Road Science and Technology Innovation Action Plan. “This initiative fosters deeper scientific, technological, and cultural exchanges between our two nations,” Han stated.
Han added that the laboratory has had a significant impact on Central and Eastern Europe by supporting cultural exchanges, technology promotion, and cooperation in production capacity.
UASVM Rector Sorin Cimpeanu and Vice-Rector Florin Stanica both underscored the laboratory’s role in advancing agricultural technologies and energy-saving solutions. They expressed optimism that the collaboration will lead to innovative approaches in facility agriculture.
Since its initiation in 2019, the joint laboratory has completed various projects, including a plant factory with artificial light, a double-layer energy-saving greenhouse, and an edible fungus factory. These developments signify a strong commitment to sustainable agriculture and technological advancement.
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