Syrian and Russian officials discussed on Wednesday opportunities for joint agricultural cooperation during the country’s reconstruction and recovery phase. The talks took place via video call between Syria’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture Basil al-Swaidan and Russian officials.
The officials addressed several key issues, including training Syrian agricultural professionals, increasing exports of Syrian produce to Russia, and importing fodder crops from Russia. Al-Swaidan also highlighted Syria’s need for agricultural equipment and the potential for partnerships to secure it, while emphasizing collaboration on fertilizer plants and production line development.
Russian officials expressed readiness to support Syrian agriculture and strengthen bilateral cooperation, stressing the importance of follow-up meetings to achieve practical results.
Earlier, on October 16, Agriculture Minister Amjad Badr met with a delegation from the Syrian-Russian Joint Committee for Trade, Economic, and Technological Cooperation to further enhance agricultural ties and promote shared interests.
