The Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock of Afghanistan has announced that a high-level delegation from the ministry has travelled to Türkiye to explore opportunities for enhanced cooperation in agricultural research and development.
As per Ariana News, the delegation, led by Sadr Azam Osmani, Deputy Minister for Agriculture and Livestock, visitedTürkiye at the official invitation of the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA).
The Deputy Minister met with the President of TİKA, where both sides emphasised the importance of strengthening technical and research collaboration in the agricultural sector. The trip includes visits to various research centres and agricultural projects in Türkiye, along with expert-level discussions between Afghan and Turkish specialists.
This visit paved the way for deeper cooperation between Afghanistan and Turkey in key areas.
Experts in the field stress that agriculture plays a vital role in Afghanistan’s economy, and engaging with countries that have advanced expertise in areas such as vegetable cultivation, modern irrigation systems, fertilisation, and quarantine of agricultural products could significantly support the growth and sustainability of Afghanistan’s agricultural sector.
Meanwhile, more than 2,200 people were killed after the magnitude-6.0 earthquake hit eastern Afghanistan on Aug. 31, making it the deadliest quake to hit the country in decades.