Under the supervision and coordination between the Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources and the Secretariat of Cihan University, practical steps have been initiated to develop the agricultural sector in the Kurdistan Region.
Based on the recommendations and proposals presented at the previous ministry meeting, and on the date of 2/3/2025, and under the direct supervision of the Minister of Agriculture and Water Resources and the Head of the Secretariat of Cihan Universities, Institutes, and Schools, along with staff from both sides;
On Saturday, 9/3/2025, a significant and joint meeting was held at the Ministry’s office between the Technical and Media Coordination Committee of the Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources — which included a group of advisors, media officials, and administrators — and a team from the Secretariat of Cihan University, Institutes, and Schools, including the Director of Cihan Educational Institution, the Director of Cihan Institute, and the Director of the Office of the Head of the Secretariat of Cihan Institution.
During the meeting, mechanisms for coordination and joint action were discussed in detail, along with the development of a unified strategy aimed at enhancing the sectors of agriculture, water resources, animal husbandry, horticulture, and the integration of advanced technology into production. The discussion also focused on strengthening food and water security, creating job opportunities, and empowering agricultural staff scientifically and professionally.
The meeting also addressed how to utilize the opportunities and available resources of the Ministry within the Kurdistan Region, including soil, water, climate, the economic environment, and the agro-industrial field, as well as how to invest these resources in developmental and investment projects.
Several important proposals were reached in this meeting, which are expected to be translated into practical steps and necessary implementation measures in the near future — through coordination among the Ministry’s departments and with support from the Secretariat of Cihan University, Institutes, and Schools.
