Obama nominates Indian American in key position

As US’ chief agriculture negotiator


Sep 23, 2009

Islam A Siddiqui, an eminent Indian American agricultural scientist is nominated as the chief agriculture negotiator by US President Obama. Siddiqui completed his Bachelors of Science from the Uttar Pradesh Agriculture University. Obama welcomed Siddiqui in the Office of the US Trade Representative, a White House communication said. Seven other key representatives were nominated along with the chief agriculture negotiator. On this occasion Obama said “I am grateful for the willingness of these fine individuals to serve my administration and I am confident that they will represent our nation well. I look forward to working with them in the coming months and years.” Currently Siddiqui is serving as Vice President for Science and Regulatory Affairs at CropLife America.

During Clinton administration, Siddiqui served in various designations at US department of Agriculture. Since 2004, Siddiqui has also served in the US department of Commerce's Industry Trade Advisory Committee on Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, and Health/Science Products & Services, which advises the US Secretary of Commerce on international trade issues related to these sectors. Now the Obama administration is expecting innovative measures from Siddiqui to further improvise agriculture sector.


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