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Israel to Share Agricultural Expertise with Ethiopia

Israel is interested in sharing expertise and technology in the areas of agricultural extension, research, irrigation, livestock and poultry development among other areas with Ethiopia according to Orit Noked, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development of the State of Israel.  

It is important to Israel to share agricultural expertise with Ethiopia said Noked at a  meeting held with Hailemariam Desalegn Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of and Tefera Deribew, State Minister for Agriculture.

The two sides agreed to establish a technical committee to identify areas of common interest to enhance bilateral relations between the two countries in the area of agricultural development.

The Israeli Minister and the representatives of the Ethiopian government also discussed ways to strengthen public-private partnerships in the areas of agricultural trade.

Noked was able to visit Butajira Fruit Nursery and Training Center during her three day stay in Ethiopia. It is to be remembered that the nursery is technically supported by the Israeli International Development Cooperation.

Source: Capital