Yemen discusses agricultural cooperation with Oman

ADEN, June 07 (Saba)- Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation Mansour
al-Hawshabi held Sunday talks with the Omani ambassador to Sana'a
Abdullah Hamad al-Badi on the aspect of bilateral cooperation
between the two countries particularly in the field of agriculture
and irrigation.

The talks dealt with the importance of enhancing relations between
the two countries to serve their common interests, particularly in
the area of trade, agricultural commodities and livestock.

During the meeting, they reviewed activities of both countries in
the area of developing livestock including development of veterinary
center in the ports of Yemen and Oman to reduce the spread of
epidemics and protect animals from cross-border diseases, in
addition to combating the smuggling of livestock.

Both sides affirmed the importance of coordination of livestock
technicians and specialists between the two countries, particularly
with regards to examination of the safety of animals to be free of
diseases and coordination to hold a joint meeting of the veterinary
professionals in both countries to talk about ways to protect the
livestock sector and improve food security.

SA/AM