INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Acting Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock, Attaullah Omari, says with progress in the agriculture sector, the problems of
poverty and hunger in Afghanistan can be eliminated.
Omari made these remarks on Thursday at the opening of the 32nd Agricultural and
Livestock Products Exhibition and Dehqan Picnic in Kabul.
He added: Apart from agriculture and livestock, there is no other avenue visible
for us and you through which we can create jobs for the nation and rescue them from poverty and hunger
This exhibition showcased domestic agricultural products from across the country and also included celebrations for Farmers
Day.
Meanwhile, Uzbek officials also participated in the exhibition and expressed their intention to help bring Afghan agricultural products
to global markets.
Abduzokirov Jamshid, Deputy Minister of Agriculture of Uzbekistan, said: I visited the eastern and northeastern
provinces of Afghanistan and found that there is potential for cooperation in the agricultural sector between the two countries
We are working to expand these collaborations to bring Afghan agricultural products to global markets
Currently, economic relations between the two countries are expanding
Officials from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) also stated that cooperation between Afghanistan and neighboring
countries in the agriculture sector can yield positive outcomes, and the organization will continue its support for the Afghan people.
Afghanistan has strong potential in agriculture
Over the past three years, we have worked with many farmers
These farmers are among the hardest-working people, and we hope to see further development work in the agriculture sector, said Richard
Trenchard, FAO Representative in Afghanistan.
Meanwhile, this four-day exhibition features agricultural products and handicrafts displayed
in 250 booths.
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