Doha, March 15 (QNA) - HE Lebanese Minister of Agriculture Abbas Hajj Hassan stressed the capability of the State of Qatar to make a genuine difference in all agricultural fields to achieve food security, which comes at the forefront of strategic priorities for all countries of the world.
In his remarks to Qatar News Agency (QNA) on the sidelines of the opening of the 10th Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition (AgriteQ) at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), His Excellency said that this exhibition comes within the State of Qatar's future vision and strategy to achieve self-sufficiency, particularly in light of the threats that face achieving food security in several countries around the world.
HE the Lebanese Minister of Agriculture praised Qatar's efforts to increase local production, raise self-sufficiency, and achieve Qatar's food security according to best practices and the latest agricultural technologies, stressing the keenness of the Republic of Lebanon and its interest in promoting its collaborative relationship with the State of Qatar in all fields.
HE Abbas Hajj Hassan noted the Lebanese participation in the AgriteQ with 14 companies, expressing his hope to increase the level of participation in the Expo 2023 Doha, which will be distinguished and pioneering. His Excellency indicated that the Qatari officials have a great responsibility to make a great success of that significant exhibition, especially after the State of Qatar's dazzling success in hosting and organizing the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
His Excellency noted the opening of Qatar's markets to Lebanese products, stressing the Lebanese government's commitment to safely delivering Lebanese food products to various consumers around the world, pointing out the competitiveness and high quality of the food product. (QNA)