AMMAN — The Jordanian Farmers Union and the Syrian Farmers General Union signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at exchanging expertise in agriculture and joint food security, as well as expanding agricultural and trade exchange between the two countries.

 

The agreement was signed during a visit by Jordan Farmers Union President Odeh Rawashdeh, and several board members to Damascus, where the delegation met Syrian Agriculture Minister Basel Suwaydan in the presence of Syrian Farmers General Union President, Ghazwan Wazir.

 

Secretary-General of the Jordan Farmers Union Mahmoud Ouran told Petra that enhancing integration in food security between Jordan and Syria is important, noting that both countries possess extensive expertise in the agricultural sector, the Jordan News Agency, Petra reported.

 

He added that Jordan represents an important market for Syrian horticultural products, while the Syrian market imports Jordanian vegetables available year-round, highlighting the potential to benefit from the comparative advantage of the Jordan Valley in this field.

 

For his part, Suwaydan praised the deep historical ties between the two countries and recalled the supportive positions of His Majesty King Abdullah towards the Syrian people during difficult times.

 

He welcomed the signing of the MoU and any agricultural cooperation with Jordan, stressing that Syria seeks to benefit from Jordanian expertise in smart agriculture, family-based projects and rural women’s products.

 

The cooperation will also cover renewable energy, smart systems and precision agriculture, in addition to supporting product marketing and opening new channels for trade exchange between the two countries, Petra reported.