The meeting was attended by Deputy Agriculture Minister Moustafa El-Sayyad, Head of the Agricultural Export Council Abdel Hamid El-Demerdash, and other ministry leaders.
Minister Farouk pointed to the Egyptian government's
interest in partnering with the private sector to achieve development. The government
has taken many measures to encourage investment and improve its climate,
especially in the agriculture sector, which is rich with promising investment
opportunities.
The Indian ambassador affirmed his country's interest in
strengthening joint cooperation with Egypt, praising its extensive expertise in
the agriculture sector.
The two sides discussed ways to encourage joint foreign
investments to increase access to foreign markets. They focused on several
areas, including the production and export of onions, coconut cultivation, and
the production of animal feed and agricultural fertilizers.
They also discussed enhancing cooperation between research
centers to exchange expertise in agricultural research. Additionally, the
officials explored leveraging India's experience in agricultural cooperative
systems and using virtual meetings for companies to benefit from Indian
expertise in using agricultural byproducts to improve soil and conserve water.
The visit of the Indian companies' delegation came as part of their participation in the 37th edition of the Sahari exhibition, which was held from September 14 to 16, 2025, at the Egypt International Exhibition Center.