Syrian-Swedish discussions to develop cooperation in the field of agricultural development

Damascus, SANA-Minister of Agriculture Amjad Badr and the Chargé d’Affaires of Swedish Embassy in Syria, Jessica Svardström, discussed Wednesday prospects for joint cooperation and developing relations in the field of agricultural development.

The Minister said that the agricultural sector had suffered severe damage as a result of the events that have taken place in Syria, pointing out the agricultural sector’s need to support rural development by establishing small income-generating projects and securing fodder for livestock, especially after the drought and lack of rain this year.

For her part, Svardström stressed that the Swedish government is interested in developing Syrian agriculture and growing it to improve farmers’ income and provide them with appropriate conditions.

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