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Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, visits to strengthen bilateral relations
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Saturday, 20 July, 2024, 08 : 00 AM [IST]
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Our Bureau, New Delhi
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Malaysian Minister of Plantation & Commodities, Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, visited New Delhi in efforts to develop and strengthen bilateral relations with India. With this being his first visit to India, Minister Ghani, met with his Indian counterpart Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare at a G2G meeting held at Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi, to discuss and support India’s efforts to become “Atmanirbhar” in its edible oil security goals, among others.
Within the G2G meeting held, Ghani and Chouhan had detailed discussions around key matters such as, consistent export policies that support Indian buyers, joint efforts to address global food security, India’s ambitious goals to become a self-sufficient edible oil nation under NMEO-OP, the importance of sustainable Palm oil plantations, along with offering on-going support to meet India’s Palm oil requirements.
Ghani said, “Malaysia stands ready to provide invaluable support, encouraging the growth of oil palm cultivation. India’s importance to Malaysia’s oil palm sector cannot be understated. Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and I have envisioned a partnership that benefits both our nations. This partnership will also meaningfully contribute towards achieving global food security needs and sustainability goals.”
Palm oil stands out as one of the most efficient edible oils in terms of productivity and land use. Globally, oil palm trees occupy less than 8% of the total land area dedicated to all crops, yet they contribute 32% to major seed oil production. Amid mounting global concerns about climate change and deforestation, palm oil is uniquely positioned to efficiently meet the rising global demand for edible oils.
On the importance of sustainable palm oil consumption and cultivation Minister Ghani said, “Malaysia is deeply committed to sustainable palm oil production, adhering to stringent environmental standards and sustainable practices. The Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO), certification scheme ensures that palm oil is produced sustainably, safeguarding forests, biodiversity, and local communities.”
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