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In a statement to MAP, Mr. Sadiki indicated that his meetings with the ministers of agriculture of South Sudan, Burkina Faso, the Central African Republic, Sao Tome, Zambia and Somalia, were focused on cooperation in the agricultural field and ways to benefit from the experience accumulated by Morocco, particularly within the framework of the “Green Generation” strategy.
The discussions also focused on themes relating to adaptation to climate change, management of water scarcity through water-saving techniques, modernization of canals and irrigation systems, choice of appropriate agricultural systems, the development of production chains, as well as the industrialization and valorization of agricultural production.
The exchanges were also an opportunity to present the Moroccan experience in terms of organizing professionals, particularly small producers and farmers within the framework of cooperatives, he said, noting that African ministers expressed the wish to benefit from Morocco’s support in this area, and to benefit from national expertise in logistics, marketing of agricultural products and agri-food industries, attractiveness of investors in the agricultural sector, and support young people from rural areas to strengthen their interest in the sector.
For their part, African ministers of agriculture expressed, in similar declarations, the desire of their countries to benefit from Moroccan experience in the areas of water management, fertilizers, modern technologies and professional training in order to strengthen the sustainability of agricultural systems in their countries.
In this sense, they expressed their admiration for the great advances made by Morocco in the agricultural sector and for the significant investments made in irrigation and water management, which allowed the Kingdom to increase agricultural production, consolidate food security, and export agricultural products to different countries around the world.
The ministers also praised the good organization of the 33rd session of the FAO Regional Conference for Africa, stressing that their meetings with Moroccan officials were an opportunity to discuss best practices in the field. of agriculture in general.
Organized under the auspices of Morocco under the theme “Resilient agri-food systems and inclusive rural transformation”, this three-day conference was an opportunity for African countries to discuss practical and concrete solutions for food security and the improvement of agricultural production and to define priorities with FAO for the next two years, with the aim of achieving transformative and sustainable change in agri-food systems across the continent.
This strategic regional meeting focused on food security and rural development in Africa was attended by ministers from African member states, representatives of observer countries, the African Union, donor organizations, civil society and the sector. private.
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