Amman, June 18 (Petra) - Minister of Agriculture Saeb Khraisat participated in the Arab Organization for Agricultural Development’s (AOAD) 39th General Assembly on Thursday.

The meeting, held virtually, featured technical expert sessions on the work of AOAD’s technical, financial, and administrative committees.

Sessions also focused on key programs and strategic plans aimed at strengthening pan-Arab agricultural cooperation and knowledge exchange.

Talking at the event, Khraisat noted AOAD’s role in advancing agricultural development and food security across the region.

He urged increased coordination among member states to address challenges facing the sector; particularly climate change, water scarcity, and rising production costs.

Meanwhile, participants reviewed the progress of joint Arab agricultural initiatives, exploring ways to enhance future programs that support sustainable agricultural development, boost productivity, promote technology transfer, and exchange technical expertise.

//Petra// HA