Amman, July 28 (Petra) – Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Saeb Khraisat,
met with the United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive
Secretary of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia
(ESCWA) in Jordan, Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, to discuss ways to strengthen
cooperation and several issues of common interest that serve the
Kingdom’s sustainable development priorities.

According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Agriculture on
Tuesday, Khraisat noted the importance of the partnership with ESCWA
in supporting Jordan’s efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development
Goals.

In this context, he said priority particularly goes to the
agricultural and rural sectors, enhanced food security, sustainable
management of natural resources, capacity building, and ways to
benefit from the ESCWA’s technical expertise provided to member
states.

Khraisat also reviewed the Ministry of Agriculture’s efforts in
implementing the Economic Modernization Vision, and steps to develop
the Kingdom’s agricultural sector, and strengthen its ability to
address the challenges of climate change and water scarcity.

For her part, Al-Mashat affirmed ESCWA ‘s commitment to continuing
cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture, providing technical
support and capacity building, and enhancing the implementation of
programs and projects that contribute to achieving Sustainable
Development Goals, in line with Jordan’s national priorities and its
Economic Modernization Vision.

The two sides discussed cooperation prospects in the areas of food
security, the green economy, climate-smart agriculture, sustainable
water management, support for innovation and digital transformation
in the agricultural sector.

Talks also went over visions to prepare economic studies and
policies, and empower women and youth in rural areas, which all
contribute to achieving comprehensive and sustainable development.

//Petra// AG