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Palestinian Agriculture Minister Calls for Sustainable Agriculture Partnership with Malaysia

Palestinian Agriculture Minister Prof. Dr. Rezq Salimia said Malaysia could contribute to the recovery of the agricultural sector and the livelihood of farmers from their land by establishing a sustainable partnership with Palestinian farmers. Salimia stated that the proposed cooperation covered three basic areas: repairing damaged farms and agricultural infrastructure, strengthening cooperation between academic and agricultural institutions, and increasing access to the Malaysian market of Palestinian products.

Palestinian Agriculture Minister Calls for Sustainable Agriculture Partnership with Malaysia — source visual
Photo: New Straits Times

Salimia said that rehabilitating water systems and greenhouses, ensuring sustainable agricultural inputs, and renovating damaged equipment could support agricultural recovery, including parts of Gaza where safe access is possible. Salimia also proposes joint research, technical change, and training programs between universities, agricultural institutions, and cooperatives, which aim to improve water efficiency, improve food processing industries, and support agricultural projects run by women and young people.

Salimia also called for the creation of reliable buyers, fair prices and long-term purchase agreements in Malaysia, especially for Palestinian products, including olive oil and palms. Salimia said that Palestine produces more than 28,000 tons of dates, saying the partnership should cover Palestinian institutions and local producers, based on clear goals and transparency.

Sources

English translation of AgroAjans’s Turkish report. Original publishers are linked above.

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