The British High Commissioner Jane Marriott reaffirmed the United Kingdom’s unwavering commitment to collaborate with agricultural researchers in Pakistan. She emphasized the UK’s dedication to promoting scientific advancement in Pakistan by offering Chevening scholarships to enhance the research capabilities of Pakistani scientists. As a symbol of environmental stewardship, Her Excellency also formally planted a Callicarpa Macrophylla sapling at the conservatory.
She expressed these view during his visit to National Herbarium and Botanical Conservatory at National Agricultural Research Centre(NARC).
She was briefed about the history and significance of National Herbarium of Pakistan and conservation activities at the Botanical Conservatory. She applauded the contribution of National Herbarium and Botanical Conservatory in the documentation and conservation of botanical resources in the context of climate change.
