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Egypt and Saudi Arabia discuss agricultural cooperation and food security
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Egypt's Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alaa Farouk, met with Dr. Osama Faqih, Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture, to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation in agriculture, food security, and environmental sustainability. The meeting, held in Cairo on June 6, 2026, underscored the strong ties between the two nations and their commitment to advancing agricultural and environmental integration. Both sides emphasized coordinating their positions in international forums, particularly regarding the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification UNCCD, and agreed to establish a permanent joint technical committee to oversee cooperation and prepare for the upcoming UNCCD conference in Mongolia. The officials also highlighted the importance of regular sessions of the Egyptian-Saudi Joint Coordination Committee. Farouk invited Saudi officials, experts, and investors to visit Egyptian agricultural and poultry facilities and called for expanding mutual investments across various agricultural sectors, including strategic joint investments in Africa to leverage the continent’s resources for regional food security. The meeting concluded with an agreement to renew their cooperation agreement in veterinary services, facilitate livestock trade, enhance animal health protection, and explore collaboration in improving livestock breeds and benefiting from Egypt’s land reclamation expertise.
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