El-Houby highlighted the
importance of the Kurdistan Region as a target market for Egyptian exports in
the future. He emphasized the National Food Safety Authority's role in
preserving food safety, aligning with Egypt's Vision 2030 and Africa's Vision
2036. The authority is actively working to enhance the food safety system.
The meeting focused on reopening
the Kurdistan Region's markets to Egyptian exports of heat-treated
animal-origin food products, such as dairy products, processed meat and
poultry, and pasteurized eggs. Dr. El-Houby outlined the authority's
comprehensive approach to food safety control, encompassing raw materials,
manufacturing processes, and final products. He also detailed the analytical
methods used to ensure the effectiveness of food safety systems.
Engineer Raya Selim commended the Food Safety Authority's role in managing Egypt's food production and trade system. He expressed the Kurdistan Region's desire to strengthen cooperation with Egypt and emphasized the importance of removing obstacles to food exports between the two regions.