Asmara, In continuation of the existing cooperation of partnership between the governments of Eritrea and the PRC in various spheres for mutual benefit, the ministries of agriculture of the two countries today concluded an agreement on fostering cooperation in the domain of agriculture.

The agreement focusing on fostering cooperation in research and extension activities involves the introduction of select seeds, development of cotton, maize, fruits and vegetables production, in addition to boosting agricultural output and their processing, improvement of seeds, introduction of modern irrigation farming, repair of heavy agricultural machineries, human resource development, among others.

The agreement is also aimed at creating conducive ground for Chinese investors to invest in the agriculture sector in accordance with the Eritrean law, besides incorporating other major development programs.

The agreement was signed by the Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Arefaine Berhe, on the Eritrean side, and the Chinese Ambassador to Eritrea, Mr. Li Liansheng, on the side of the PRC.

Speaking at the signing ceremony at the Agriculture Ministry’s Hall here in Asmara, Mr. Arefaine lauded the PRC for enhancing cooperation with the Eritrean Agriculture Ministry in various fields. He further explained that a number of Chinese agricultural experts are already visiting Eritrea to make due contribution for the realization of the envisaged development programs.

Ambassador Li Liansheng on his part cited that the agriculture sector is one of the priorities of the Eritrean government and expressed conviction that the cooperation of partnership would continue. Source: (Shabait)

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