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Ahmed El Bouairi, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Rural Development, Water and Forests, held talks today, Sunday, in Paris, with the French Minister of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty, Annie Gennevar, on the sidelines of the International Agricultural Exhibition (SIA) organized from February 21 to March 2.
During this meeting, which was attended by the Ambassador of the King to France, Samira Sitaile, both sides praised the excellence of bilateral agricultural cooperation, which was strengthened in 2024 by the signing of a framework agreement in the agricultural and forestry fields, as well as the conclusion of a number of sectoral administrative arrangements. Both parties expressed their common will to enhance the practical implementation of the adopted roadmaps, particularly in the areas of livestock breeding, agricultural training, health and plant health cooperation, and the management of agricultural water in the face of climate challenges, in addition to strengthening exchanges between professional organizations in the two countries, serving sustainable agricultural development. In a statement to the press following this meeting, Gennevar praised the Kingdom's participation in this event, recalling that Morocco was the guest of honor of the previous edition of the exhibition. She highlighted that, since the visit of the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, to Morocco in 2024, the two countries have renewed structured partnerships, especially in the agricultural field. The French official highlighted the importance of bilateral cooperation in the field of water management, in a context characterized by the phenomenon of global warming and increasing extreme weather events, pointing out that the two friendly countries face similar challenges that they must address. She also praised the quality and fruits of the existing partnerships in the fields of agricultural education and research. She explained, on the other hand, that agricultural trade exchanges between Morocco and France are experiencing continuous dynamism and are likely to develop further, both in the plant and animal sectors, considering that such meetings constitute distinguished opportunities to reaffirm the common interest in these partnerships. Gennevar reiterated France's commitment to the relations of friendship and economic cooperation that bind it to the Kingdom, highlighting its strategic character. The International Agricultural Exhibition in Paris is the largest agricultural event in France and among the most important global events dedicated to agriculture and nutrition, as it constitutes a distinguished showcase for local products, livestock breeding, animal genetics, and agricultural innovations. The exhibition annually brings together consumers, decision-makers, professionals, and researchers. In 2025, it attracted more than 600,000 visitors, confirming its radiance and attractiveness on the international level.
