Industry minister meets IFA director-general

Manama, Oct. 4 (BNA): Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism Zayed R. Al Zayani met the Director General of the International Fertilizer Industry Association (IFA) Charlotte Hebebrand, in presence of GPIC president and Chairman of IFA Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery. They discussed a number of issues and topics on economic affairs. in particular the fertilizers production industry and its impact on food security and agricultural development. The minister praised the role of IFA and the president who is currently visiting the country in enhancing this sector and raise awareness on the importance of cooperation between all countries to achieve food security. The Kingdom of Bahrain is one of the biggest fertilizers-exporting countries in the world, the minister said. "The Kingdom of Bahrain is proud of its global status in manufacturing agricultural nutrients and fertilizers and its central role in supporting enhancing global food security," he added. The minister praised the role undertaken by GPIC and IFA which contributed in advancing this vital industry. It should be noted that (IFA) is trade association representing the global fertilizer industry, which provides the crop nutrients that allow farmers everywhere to meet the world’s growing food, feed, fiber and bioenergy needs in a sustainable manner. IFA has some 550 members in about 86 countries.