NFSA chairman Dr. Tarek El-Houby met with Pascal Forth, head of the French Economic Mission in Cairo, at the NFSA's headquarters. Jean-Philippe Doux, the regional agricultural counsellor at the French Embassy, also attended along with other NFSA leaders.
Discussions focused on bolstering joint efforts in food
safety, product control, and export-import procedures. The talks also explored
how Egypt could leverage French expertise to upgrade its local market
regulatory system, improve risk assessment and analysis, and boost the technical
and scientific skills of its food safety workforce.
El-Houby stressed the importance of embracing international
best practices and fostering strategic partnerships to align Egypt's food
safety system with global standards. He highlighted the NFSA's crucial role in
ensuring food safety within the domestic market and facilitating the entry of
Egyptian food products into regional and international markets.
Pascal Forth commended the NFSA's work in developing Egypt's
food safety regulatory framework. He affirmed France's commitment to deepening
cooperation, offering technical support, and encouraging French investment in
Egypt's food processing sector.
Jean-Philippe Doux underscored the significance of
coordination in the food and agricultural industries, particularly in
developing supply chains, fostering scientific and research exchange, and
backing food safety training programs.
The meeting concluded with both sides agreeing to continue discussions on concrete steps to strengthen bilateral cooperation.