Algiers, November 22, 2011 (MAP)
Algiers, November 22, 2011 (MAP)
A partnership between Moroccan and Algerian agricultural professionals was set up, on Tuesday in Algiers, to promote technology transfer and trade between the two countries.
Three agreements were signed on the sidelines of the International agriculture fair in Algiers, in the presence of Moroccan Agriculture and Fishing Minister Aziz Akhannouch and his Algerian counterpart Rachid Benaissa, as well as the Moroccan ambassador to Algeria, Abdellah Belkeziz.
The first agreement was signed between the Moroccan Confederation of Agriculture and Rural Development (COMADER) and the Inter-professional Council of the Agricultural Sector in Algeria.
This partnership aims to develop joint actions that can create conditions for business development and technology transfer in key agricultural sectors.
The second agreement is about promoting beekeeping through the protection of the yellow and black bee of the Maghreb. It was signed by the Moroccan Inter-professional Federation of Beekeeping (FIMAP) and the Algerian Federation of Beekeeping Associations (FAAA).
The third agreement, signed between the association and the association of International Exhibition of Moroccan Agriculture (SIAM) and the Algerian foundation OF International agriculture fair in Algiers (FILAHA), aims to establish close cooperation in organizing exhibitions dedicated to agriculture in Morocco and Algeria.
Algiers agricultural fair is attended by over 200 exhibitors from 18 countries, including Morocco as a guest of honor.
Some 150 Moroccan professionals in the agricultural sector are taking part in this event, marked by the participation of thirty Moroccan agricultural and food companies.
