Islamabad: In a high-level meeting aimed at enhancing agricultural ties, Pakistan and Egypt have agreed to strengthen cooperation in agriculture, with a particular focus on cotton productivity. The discussions were led by Pakistan’s Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, and Egypt’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr. Ihab Mohamed Abdelhamid Hassan.

According to Press Information Department, the meeting emphasized the importance of leveraging Egypt’s advancements in modern agriculture, water management, and climate-resilient farming to benefit Pakistan’s agricultural sector. Minister Hussain underscored the potential gains from Egypt’s expertise in cotton varieties, quality seed production, and crop management, which could significantly enhance Pakistan’s cotton yield and quality.

The discussions also explored the prospect of collaboration between the agricultural research institutions of both countries. Proposed initiatives include expert exchanges, joint research projects, capacity building, and sharing best practices in cotton production and other priority areas. Additionally, the dialogue touched upon potential cooperation in water-efficient irrigation, biotechnology, climate-smart agriculture, and other fields.

Ambassador Hassan assured his country’s willingness to fortify agricultural ties with Pakistan. He highlighted Egypt’s experience in cultivating crops under water-scarce conditions and expressed interest in fostering expert exchanges and collaboration between research institutions of the two nations.

Both parties agreed to maintain close coordination to identify specific areas for cooperation, aiming to translate their bilateral relationship into tangible benefits for agricultural productivity and food security.