Amman, March 19 (Petra) -- Minister of Agriculture Saeb Khreisat and Tunisian Ambassador Mufida Zaribi discussed strengthening agricultural cooperation between the two countries, according to a ministry statement issued on Thursday.

The talks reviewed follow-up on the outcomes of their previous meeting and mechanisms to advance joint cooperation to ensure the smooth flow of agricultural goods and products, while also enhancing the exchange of scientific and technical expertise, particularly in agricultural research and modern technologies.

The two sides also discussed cooperating under joint European Union projects, increasing bilateral agricultural trade, and encouraging investment in modern agriculture and food processing, in support of food security and the strategic partnership between the two countries.

Khreisat stressed the depth and distinctiveness of Jordanian-Tunisian ties across various fields.

For her part, Zaribi expressed appreciation for the current level of cooperation between the two countries, reaffirming Tunisia’s commitment to broadening the partnership and promoting expertise-sharing in support of mutual interests.

//Petra// AO