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Amman, Oct. 5 (Petra) – Agriculture Minister Saeb Khreisat held a
virtual meeting with International Date Council (INTDC) Executive
Director Princess Sara Saud to explore boosting cooperation and
expanding Jordan’s date and palm industry.
The talks centered on leveraging international expertise to make
Jordanian dates more competitive, support local farmers, and enter
new global markets.
Khreisat said developing the date sector is a top priority for the
ministry.
The two sides pointed to the benefits of council membership,
including access to investment platforms, joint projects, and unified
market data on prices, quality standards, and production trends.
They also discussed participating in targeted council initiatives and
leveraging international studies to attract investments and expand
trade networks.
The meeting confirmed Jordan’s nomination for a seat on the INTDC’s
Executive Board for the upcoming term, seeking to bolster the
Kingdom’s active role in shaping global date industry policies.
//Petra//HA
