Egyptian Minister of Agriculture Mohamed El-Quseir, and Chinese Agriculture Minister Tang Renjian, signed a 3-year plan to develop and cooperate in the agriculture sector, according to a statement released by the Egyptian Cabinet. 

The 3-year plan comes within the framework of cooperation mechanisms between Egypt and China. 

The cooperation plan includes promoting dialogue regarding climate issues, adopting new irrigation technologies, implementing organic agriculture, increasing fish farming, and managing soil health. In addition, the plan comprises the exchange of experience and innovations in the agriculture sector, for instance, the innovation of cultivating hybrid rice, corn, soybeans, animal production; and establishing a joint committee. 

China plans to establish an agricultural center dedicated to combating desertification and researching the development of agricultural processes, especially the cultivation of hybrid rice that is tolerant to water scarcity. 

The Egyptian minister pointed out the Egyptian-Chinese continuous partnership and trade coordination in the agriculture market. He expects China to sign the memorandum approving the Egyptian mangoes to enter the Chinese market in September 2023. 

El-Qusier praised China’s role in supporting Egypt’s inclusion in the BRICS group, an international grouping of world economies. 

El-Quseir applauded the Chinese efforts in supporting the global food security system, especially in African and Asia countries, under critical food security circumstances due to the Russian-Ukranian conflict. 

Renjian highlighted the significance of strengthening Egyptian-Chinese cooperation, stating that Egypt’s strategic location marks it as a center for movement within Africa. 

The history of the Egyptian-Chinese partnership has been notable throughout the years, and the cooperation between both countries, especially in agriculture, has been significant. Both ministers plan to set the 3-year plan in action in a way that would benefit both countries.