Jakarta, June 13 -- Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, delivered congratulatory remarks via video message today to commemorate the 65th Anniversary of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). SG Dr. Kao expressed his appreciation for IRRI's vital role in promoting regional initiatives that leverage research, innovation, and technology to enhance agricultural sustainability. He also emphasized the importance of attracting and nurturing the next generation of young agricultural scientists and researchers, particularly in the field of rice research. He noted that ASEAN's youth possess immense creativity and technological acumen, and it is our responsibility to encourage their engagement in this critical sector.

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