Biotechnological research for plant and animal breeding, or for the development of new products and processes, involves significant investments. Organizations involved in this research should be able to receive a reasonable return through the protection of intellectual property. Fair licensing agreements . It is important that the results of genetic modification techniques benefit all partners in the agri-food chain. Special attention to the needs of the developing countries .
Modern biotechnology has the capacity to contribute significantly to world food security.
A framework should be established to enable the public and private organizations concerned to cooperate on an international basis, so that the benefits of biotechnology are brought to the traditional plants and animals of the developing countries. In this regard, developing countries possess an immense amount of traditional knowledge and genetic material which should be recognized.