UAE, Korea discuss stronger cooperation on food security, sustainable development

DUBAI, 5th March 2015 (WAM) --- Dr. Rashid Ahmed bin Fahad, Minister of Environment and Water, and South Korea's Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Lee Dong-phil, on Wednesday met to discuss ways of bolstering and promoting cooperation on food security and sustainable development in the service of the interests of their two countries. During the meeting, Minister Bin Fahad stressed the UAE's interest in developing relations with South Korean in various spheres. The two parties discussed Korean food exports to the UAE, the exchange of expertise and knowledge in areas relating to agriculture and modern equipment. He also highlighted that the UAE has advanced infrastructure that has contributed to increasing food exports to Asia and Northern Africa. The two parties also viewed their future plans and efforts to bolster sustainable development. They agreed to prepare a memorandum of understanding on enhancing cooperation in sectors such as agriculture, food production and scientific research. For his part, the South Korean minister expressed his country's interest in promoting trade and cooperation with the UAE. He also praised the UAE for its notable efforts and food imports, exports and re-exports. – Emirates News Agency, WAM – http://www.wam.ae/en/news/emirates/1395277473910.html