Agriculture Minister discusses with Egyptian delegation means of enhancing joint cooperation

Damascus, SANA- The Minister of Agriculture, Mohammad Hassan Qatana, discussed with the Vice President of the General Union of Workers in Agriculture, Irrigation, Hunting and Egyptian Land Reclamation Abdel Fattah Sayed Ahmed and the accompanying delegation development of agricultural relations and cooperation between the two countries in a way that serves the agricultural sector and farmers in the two countries. Qatana reviewed the reality of agriculture in Syria and the difficulties that farmers encountered during the previous years, stressing that the Syrian farmer continued cultivating his land despite all circumstances he went through. He also affirmed the government support for the agricultural sector with the aim of achieving stability for the farmer on his land and securing agricultural requirements. Qatana pointed to the importance of cooperation in improving agricultural practices and mechanization, introducing new varieties, achieving balance in production, along with linking agriculture with agricultural industries. Head of the Egyptian delegation, stressed the strength of relations with Syria and the importance of developing them for the benefit of agriculture and farmers in both countries.