Agriculture Ministry, International Dates Council explore areas of cooperation

Muscat:  Dr. Saud Hamoud Al Habsi, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, met on Wednesday with Princess Sarah Bandar Al Saud, Executive Director of the International Dates Council, and her accompanying delegation currently visiting the Sultanate of Oman.

The meeting explored various areas of cooperation with the International Dates Council, proceeding from the strategic importance of the dates sector and its role in bolstering food security and economic development.

During the session, the Ministry’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with the Council was reaffirmed, emphasising the importance of leveraging the Council’s expertise to support the growth of this vital sector in a manner that achieves mutual objectives and enhances economic sustainability.