Amman, Sept. 16 (Petra) – Agriculture Minister Saeb Khreisat and his
Lebanese counterpart Nizar Hani on Wednesday discussed prospects of
enhancing cooperation between the two countries and expanding
agricultural trade.

The ministers agreed on the importance of joint cooperation in
agricultural fields and leveraging the comparative advantages of both
countries to open new avenues for Jordanian and Lebanese produce,
facilitate their market access, and foster the exchange of expertise
in agricultural production and marketing.

The meeting addressed various issues, primarily enhancing the smooth
flow of agricultural products between the two countries, exchanging
data and technical expertise, and cooperating to develop agricultural
value chains, improve product quality, and boost competitiveness in
local and international markets.

The ministers underscored the importance of supporting agricultural
produce and enhancing access to regional and international markets
through closer cooperation among relevant entities in both countries.

The meeting also explored opportunities to leverage the strategic
locations of Jordan and Lebanon as key hubs for agricultural trade in
the region.

The meeting also addressed enhancing export cooperation and
identifying new markets for agricultural products, which will
increase the agricultural sector’s value-added contribution to the
national economy.

The meeting took place alongside Jordan’s hosting of the East
Agricultural Exports Conference, a platform to discuss challenges and
opportunities related to developing agricultural exports, fostering
regional cooperation, and exchanging expertise in production,
marketing, and access to foreign markets with the goal of boosting
food security.

//Petra//SS