Saudi Arabia, Nigeria Explore Agricultural, Food Security Cooperation Opportunities

Photo by SPA
Photo by SPA
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Saudi Arabia, Nigeria Explore Agricultural, Food Security Cooperation Opportunities

Photo by SPA
Photo by SPA

The Saudi Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture Eng. Abdulrahman Alfadley, accompanied by his delegation, engaged in discussions with the Nigerian Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari.

Their talks focused on identifying investment opportunities within agriculture and food security sectors and exploring avenues to enhance trade and economic collaboration between the two countries.
During the meeting, the focus was on cooperation in diverse sectors, with a particular emphasis on collaborations in agriculture, as well as food security. The meeting included discussions on investment possibilities and the available agricultural resources and food products, SPA reported.
In November 2023, Saudi Arabia hosted the Saudi-African Summit, which aimed to foster relations and promote collaborative efforts between the Kingdom and African states.



Egypt's Government Says Strategic Wheat Reserves Good for 4 Months

FILE PHOTO: A wheat crop ready for harvest in a farmer’s field near Kindersley, Saskatchewan, Canada September 5, 2024. REUTERS/Todd Korol/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A wheat crop ready for harvest in a farmer’s field near Kindersley, Saskatchewan, Canada September 5, 2024. REUTERS/Todd Korol/File Photo
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Egypt's Government Says Strategic Wheat Reserves Good for 4 Months

FILE PHOTO: A wheat crop ready for harvest in a farmer’s field near Kindersley, Saskatchewan, Canada September 5, 2024. REUTERS/Todd Korol/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A wheat crop ready for harvest in a farmer’s field near Kindersley, Saskatchewan, Canada September 5, 2024. REUTERS/Todd Korol/File Photo

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