Amman:Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Saeb Khreisat, met with the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Jordan, Sultan Al Shamsi, to discuss strengthening agricultural cooperation between the two countries.
According to Jordan News Agency, the meeting focused on the "deep-rooted, brotherly, and historic" ties between Jordan and the UAE, and explored ways to enhance cooperation and expand partnerships in the agricultural sector. This initiative aims to serve mutual interests and achieve food security and sustainable agricultural development.
During the meeting, Dr. Khreisat expressed pride in the strong bilateral relations supported by the leadership of both countries. He highlighted these relations as an "advanced model" for Arab cooperation, emphasizing integration, coordination, and expertise exchange. The discussion also covered the current state of the agricultural sector, including facilitating the flow of agricultural goods and increasing trade between the nations.
The officials reviewed opportunities to advance the Jordanian date sector through improved production, processing, and marketing, aiming to boost the competitiveness of Jordanian dates in regional and international markets. Additionally, the significance of the 8th International Jordanian Date Festival 2026, inaugurated in Amman under the patronage of His Majesty King Abdullah II, was highlighted as part of a partnership with the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation.
Al Shamsi emphasized the "depth" of the bilateral ties and the commitment to strengthening cooperation across various fields. He praised the partnership in the date palm sector and Jordan's efforts in organizing the International Festival for Jordanian Dates.