Libya’s agriculture minister signs food agreement in Astana
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Libya Herald
Libya’s Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Abdel Latif Al-Tahir, signed a memorandum of understanding with the Islamic Organisation for Food Security in Astana. Cooperation is to cover agricultural and animal production, value chains and genetic resources, according to both parties.
Libya’s Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Abdel Latif Al-Tahir, signed a memorandum of understanding with the Islamic Organisation for Food Security in Astana to develop cooperation in agriculture, livestock and food security. The signing took place at the organisation’s headquarters in Kazakhstan, according to Libya’s Ministry of Agriculture.
The two parties agreed to establish a working group to draw up an action plan for 2026-2028. It is to set priorities and joint projects, and complete the necessary technical studies before implementation.
Discussions covered plant and animal genetic resources, grain and livestock value chains, fisheries and food security initiatives. The organisation’s Director-General, Yerlan Baidaulet, said it was ready to support joint projects and facilitate the exchange of expertise.
The memorandum is part of a series of Libyan agricultural and food cooperation initiatives, following the agreement with Romania on livestock and meat imports, announced on 9 October 2026.
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