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Prince Moulay Rachid opens 18th International Agricultural Show in Meknes
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Prince Moulay Rachid presided over the opening of the 18th International Agricultural Show in Morocco SIAM in Meknes. This event highlights the King's focus on the agricultural sector and Morocco's commitment to sustainable development, climate change, and food security. Upon arrival, Prince Moulay Rachid was greeted by various officials, including Princess Sara Bent Bandar Bin Abdelaziz Al Saoud, executive director of the International Dates Council, and the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development, and Water and Forests. He also presented distinctive origin and quality labels to presidents of agricultural cooperatives and groups, including "Amendes de Ghassate" to Mohamed Boussaksou and "cumin beldi d’Alnif" to Mohand Ihmadi. Prince Moulay Rachid also presented "Piment doux Ouled Ali Fkih Ben Saleh" to Mohamed Haidach and "Huile d’olive vierge-extra El Kelâa des Sraghna" to Abderrahman Labiad. The Portuguese Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, whose country is the guest of honor, greeted Prince Moulay Rachid, along with representatives from 11 other invited countries and development partners. Prince Moulay Rachid visited several exhibition areas, including the "Regions" pole, "Animal Production," "Food Security," and "Agricultural Council" pavilions, as well as those of OCP Group and other sponsors. The SIAM 2026, held at Place Sahrij Souani over 37 hectares, features 70 participating countries and expects over 1.1 million visitors. It hosts more th
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