Iran and Oman Strengthen Agricultural and Fisheries Cooperation

Strategic Insights -

Iran and Oman are working to strengthen their agricultural and fisheries cooperation, with a focus on finalizing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in these fields. The countries' ambassadors met to discuss the development of bilateral cooperation, including the facilitation of trade and investment in the agricultural and fisheries sectors. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Omani Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries noted that exports of Iranian agricultural products have continued uninterrupted. The meeting highlighted the importance of cooperation in food security and the need to leverage the existing capacities between the two countries.

Key Takeaways:

  • Iran and Oman are working to finalize a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the fields of agriculture and fisheries.
  • The countries' ambassadors highlighted the need to develop bilateral cooperation in trade, production, and processing of agricultural, horticultural products, livestock, and fisheries.
  • The Omani Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries emphasized the importance of cooperation in food security.
  • Iranian Ambassador Ali Najafi stressed the diversity of Iran's climate and the country's significant capacities in producing and processing agricultural products.
  • The meeting welcomed joint investment by companies and private sectors of the two countries.

Statistics:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic has presented challenges for trade between Iran and Oman.
  • Exports of Iranian agricultural products to Oman have continued uninterrupted despite the pandemic.
  • Iran has significant capacities in producing and processing agricultural products.

Sources:

  • MA/IRN84180842 (Mehr News Agency)
  • Mehr News Agency (Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. ( Syndigate.info ))
  • Tehran, Jan. 10 (MNA)