Lebanese Minister of Agriculture Abbas Haj Hassan has stressed the capability of Qatar to make a genuine difference in all agricultural fields to achieve food security, which is at the forefront of strategic priorities for all countries of the world.
In his remarks to Qatar News Agency (QNA) on the sidelines of the opening of the 10th Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition (AgriteQ) at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), he said that this exhibition comes within Qatar's future vision and strategy to achieve self-sufficiency, particularly in light of the threats to achieving food security in several countries around the world.
The Lebanese Minister of Agriculture praised Qatar's efforts to increase local production, raise self-sufficiency, and to achieve Qatar's food security according to best practices and the latest agricultural technologies, and stressed the keenness and interest of Lebanon in promoting the collaborative relationship with Qatar in all fields.
Abbas Haj Hassan said the Lebanese participation in AgriteQ included 14 companies, and expressed his hope to increase the level of participation in the Expo 2023 Doha, which will be distinguished and pioneering.
He indicated that Qatari officials have a great responsibility to make a success of the exhibition, especially after the Qatar's dazzling success in hosting and organising the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
He noted the opening of Qatar's markets to Lebanese products, and emphasised the Lebanese government's commitment to safely delivering Lebanese food products to various consumers around the world, pointing out the competitiveness and high quality of the food products. (QNA)
