Muscat: The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources signed today a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Agriculture of the Lebanese Republic in the field of sustainable development for the agriculture, fisheries and food security sectors.
The memorandum was signed on behalf of the Ministry by Dr. Saud Hamoud Al Habsi, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, and on the Lebanese side by Dr. Nizar Youssef Hani, Minister of Agriculture.
The Memorandum of Understanding aims to enhance joint cooperation between the two countries in the agricultural and fisheries fields, and to exchange expertise, experiences, and technical knowledge. This contributes to developing the productive sectors and achieving sustainable development, in addition to supporting efforts aimed at enhancing food security and utilizing the capabilities and resources available to both sides.
This MoU comes within the framework of the relations linking the Sultanate of Oman and the Lebanese Republic, and the keenness of both countries to expand the horizons of bilateral cooperation and develop partnerships in areas of mutual interest. This serves mutual interests and supports sustainable development in the agriculture, fisheries, and food security sectors.