During the meeting, which was attended by Engineer Moustafa El Sayyad, Deputy Minister of Agriculture, the two sides explored bolstering cooperation in the livestock sector, given Chad's large numbers of cattle. They specifically discussed the potential for leveraging Egyptian expertise in improving cattle breeds and selecting appropriate feed to boost the productivity of meat and dairy.
Both officials also stressed the necessity of activating the
role of the private sector. An agreement was reached on the possibility of
holding a broad meeting that would gather investors from both nations to
explore investment opportunities in animal production, including the production
of feed to cope with climate change, and the potential for investors to inject
capital into this field.
The possibility of establishing an Egyptian laboratory in
Chad for the production of veterinary vaccines and serums was also discussed.
This is aimed at securing Chadian and regional needs and transferring Egyptian
technology in this vital sector.
Farouk directed an increase in the training opportunities
offered to Chadian specialists and technicians at the Egyptian International
Centre for Agriculture (EICA), with the goal of transferring knowledge and
modern techniques in the areas of animal health and intensive production.
The two sides agreed to arrange for the exchange of visits
at the level of specialized technical delegations to activate previously signed
Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), in addition to working to increase trade
exchange opportunities for agricultural and animal products.
For his part, the Egyptian Minister of Agriculture affirmed
that this cooperation embodies the great attention and continuous directives
from President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on the need to enhance cooperation with
Chad and all African nations, and to provide the necessary technical and
logistical support to achieve sustainable development and food security.
The Chadian Minister of Livestock, in turn, expressed his thanks and appreciation for the Egyptian support, asserting that Chad considers Egypt a strategic partner and a fundamental pillar whose extensive expertise can be relied upon to advance and invest in the livestock sector.