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China and Saudi Arabia Strengthen Agricultural Cooperation

Strategic Insights

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Chinese Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Han Jun, met with Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture of Saudi Arabia, Abdulrahman AlFadley, and Minister of Agriculture and Livestock of Brazil, Carlos FÈívaro, in Beijing on May 12. The meetings aimed to strengthen cooperation between China and Saudi Arabia in areas such as food security, food safety, agro-trade, and smart agriculture. Both China and Saudi Arabia agreed to set up a working group on livestock cooperation to propel cooperation in livestock and poultry breeding and farming, as well as in the prevention and control of avian influenza. China also expressed its willingness to deepen cooperation with Brazil in areas such as agro-trade, investment, and technology.

Key Takeaways:

  • China and Saudi Arabia agreed to deepen pragmatic cooperation in areas such as food security, food safety, agro-trade, and smart agriculture.
  • The two countries plan to set up a working group on livestock cooperation to propel cooperation in livestock and poultry breeding and farming, as well as in the prevention and control of avian influenza.
  • China and Brazil have maintained sound and well-established cooperation mechanisms, achieved steady growth in agro-trade and investment, and continuously deepened cooperation in agricultural technology.
  • China hopes to work with Saudi Arabia to establish a working group on livestock cooperation.
  • Saudi Arabia looks forward to the working group beginning operations soon to support the country's livestock industry and strengthen food security capabilities.
  • China and Brazil plan to strengthen cooperation in agro-trade, investment, and technology, and to achieve more tangible results through bilateral agricultural cooperation.
  • Brazil hopes to enhance communication and cooperation with China under the framework of the strong bilateral relationship to take Brazil-China agricultural cooperation to a new level.

Statistics:

  • China and Saudi Arabia plan to establish a working group on livestock cooperation.
  • Saudi Arabia has agreed to begin operations of the working group soon to support its livestock industry and strengthen food security capabilities.

Sources:

  • Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People's Republic of China, May 12.

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