Amman, Aug 26 (Petra) – Minister of Agriculture Saeb Khraisat said on Wednesday the ministry attaches special attention to the date sector, given its promising opportunities and its importance to farmers and increasing the added value of agricultural products.

He called for developing the production, marketing, and processing chain, and opening new markets for Jordanian dates.

The minister spoke at a meeting with the Jordanian Dates Association (JODA) board, to follow up on the sector's needs and efforts to promote it and enhance its competitiveness.

Board members aired their observations and proposals, stressing the importance of partnership and coordination between the ministry, the private sector, and sector associations to help develop production, improve quality, and promote Jordanian dates in local and global markets. They spoke of the need to support farmers and exporters.

//Petra//SS