14–15 May 2026, Türkiye
The Association of Agricultural Research Institutions in the Near East and North Africa (AARINENA) and the Central Asia and the Caucasus Association of Agricultural Research Institutions (CACAARI) have formalised a new partnership to strengthen interregional cooperation in agricultural research.
The partnership agreement was signed during the Executive Meeting of AARINENA, held on 14–15 May 2026 in İzmir-Menemen, Türkiye.
Dr. Botir Dosov, Executive Director of CACAARI, and Dr. Mustafa Altuğ Atalay, President of AARINENA and Director General of TAGEM, signed the agreement on behalf of their institutions.
The agreement focuses on collaboration in research, training, technical exchange, advisory support, and joint activities of mutual interest. It also creates a clearer basis for continued coordination between the two regional associations.
This engagement marks a practical step toward stronger regional linkages, wider knowledge exchange, and more coordinated action across agricultural research systems. It also reflects the broader importance of connected regional dialogue within the GFAiR network.
GFAiR welcomed the new partnership – a significant step towards stronger interregional collaboration in agricultural research and innovation.
About the Partners
AARINENA – The Association of Agricultural Research Institutions in the Near East and North Africa strengthens cooperation among national, regional, and international research institutions through the exchange of information, experiences, and research results.
CACAARI – The Central Asia and the Caucasus Association of Agricultural Research Institutions serves as a neutral forum for stakeholders to discuss and debate issues critical to the future of agriculture in the region.
TAGEM – The General Directorate of Agricultural Research and Policies is a government body under the Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, responsible for coordinating agricultural R&D, managing research institutes, and developing agricultural policies.