Algeria and Syria are set to bolster cooperation in key agricultural and maritime sectors, following discussions between high-level officials. Algerian Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Fishing and Sea Products, Yacine Mehdi Walid, met with Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Dr. Faysal Mikdad, to explore avenues for enhanced partnership.
Algeria Syria agricultural cooperation
The discussions, held at the Ministry's headquarters, focused on leveraging the existing potential and opportunities within both nations to implement joint cooperation programs. Both sides recognized the shared characteristics in the agricultural domain and expressed a strong willingness to exchange expertise and learn from each other's experiences.
This renewed collaboration will specifically target areas such as desert agriculture, adaptation to climate change, production of drought-resistant seeds, fishing, aquaculture, scientific research, and technological development. The parties agreed to reactivate bilateral cooperation mechanisms by signing new joint agreements in the agricultural sector. This initiative is expected to open promising prospects for economic operators and technical experts from both countries, fostering mutually beneficial cooperation and partnership.
The synergy between Algeria and Syria in agriculture is poised to yield significant benefits, strengthening their respective economies and advancing sustainable practices in critical food security sectors.
Related topics: Algeria Syria relations, agricultural cooperation, fisheries, aquaculture, climate change adaptation, joint ventures
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