Iraqi delegation checks on agricultural information system in Jordan

Minister of Agriculture Khaled Hneifat on Tuesday received an Iraqi delegation representing the Ministry of Planning, the Ministry of Agriculture and the Central Statistical Organization. The visit aims to check on the agricultural information system in Jordan. Hneifat spoke about the development of the agricultural sector in Jordan and challenges and priorities that have been tackled in light of many crises, including water scarcity, climate changes, the Covid-19 pandemic and the Russian-Ukrainian crisis. He pointed out to the agricultural sector’s achievements realized in recent years, and the Ministry of Agriculture’s role in partnership with the private sector in realizing these achievements at all levels, and in overcoming these crises and challenges. He also mentioned success stories in water harvesting projects and optimal use of water, and in the Jordanian agricultural products export sector. Hneifat expressed the ministry’s readiness to cooperate in transferring Jordanian expertise to the Iraqi side, especially with regard to the farmers’ register and any aspects requested by Iraq. The Iraqi delegation said the Iraqi government has an ambitious plan to drive the agricultural sector, and that cooperation between the two countries is an urgent necessity, as this represents a common interest, especially in exchanging expertise related to regulating the agricultural sector.

Source: Jordan News Agency