Qatana and Sayyar discuss the development of agricultural cooperation between Syria and Bahrain

The Minister of Agriculture and Agrarian Reform, Eng. Mohammed Hassan Qatana, discussed with the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to Syria, Waheed Mubarak Sayyar, the development of agricultural cooperation between the two countries.

During the meeting in the Ministry’s building, Minister Qatana stressed the need to strengthen relations between Syria and Bahrain in the fields of trade exchange of agricultural products, benefit from the experiences of the two countries in the field of agricultural research and modern technologies and train Syrian cadres on palm propagation by weaving and raising marine fish in floating cages, as well as growing vegetables in glass halls.

Qatana pointed to the importance of developing the executive program of the signed agreements, especially in the field of forests, reserves, fruitful afforestation, and gardens within cities, in a way that serves the interests of both countries, and the transfer of Syrian expertise in these areas.

The minister noted Syria’s willingness to export some agricultural products such as pomegranates, pistachios, olives, olive oil, apples and citrus fruits of all kinds, as well as Awassi sheep, of which 200,000 heads have been set for export.

For his part, Ambassador Sayyar stressed the importance of developing cooperation between the two countries in all fields, calling on Syrian producers to participate in Bahrain International Garden Show, which will be held soon.

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