Italy offers biotech collaboration

JAKARTA: A delegation of Italian biotechnology experts is currently visiting Indonesia from Nov. 3 through Nov. 8 to discuss possible exchanges of the latest technologies in the fields of environmental conservation, agriculture and biotechnology.

During its visit here, the delegation will take part in bilateral meetings as well as visit local biotechnology institutions such as the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI), the Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB), and the Eijkman Institute.

The visit is aimed at creating a deeper understanding of the two countries capabilities and the further development of joint activities.

The Indonesian and Italian governments will also organize a workshop on remote sensing technologies for natural resources inventorization, monitoring and management. -- JP