A seminar focusing on the operational policy, operational procedures, and research policies covering agriculture, food, bio-technology, and environmental sectors of the National Institute for Agricultural Research of France (INRA) was presented by Dr. Robert Habib, head of INRA International Affairs on September 28, 2016 at the Orientation Room, Tsukuba Agriculture Research Hall of the NARO Headquarters. The seminar was attended by the NARO Executive Board, Director-Generals of NARO Institutes and Research Centers, Mr. Cedric Guillerme of the Office for Science and Technology, Embassy of France in Japan, and Dr. Takehiro Okubo, Director for International Research of the Agriculture, Foresty and Fisheries Research Council Secretariat, MAFF. The event was also highlighted by the signing of MOU between INRA and NARO to promote collaboration in various research areas. An open forum was held on September 29, 2016 attended by the NARO Executive Board, Director-Generals and Directors.
