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Prime Minister seeks assistance for Agriculture sector from Egypt

 
ST.GEORGE’S, GRENADA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12th, 2009_ Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas continues to seek assistance from friendly countries for Grenada’s farmers. During a recent meeting with Egyptian Ambassador to Grenada, His Excellency Ali Saleh Mohamed Mourad, the Prime Minister discussed assistance in the areas of agriculture and tourism.

“We are working to transform Grenada’s agricultural sector because it is an area that can generate foreign exchange and employment for our people,” the Prime Minister told the Egyptian Ambassador, who confirmed that Egypt is interested in building the island’s human  resources, in both sectors.

H.E Mourad, also suggested that it could be “possible” for Grenada along with Egypt, Venezuela and another Caribbean country, to do a project in agriculture and chemical processing.

Both the Prime Minister and the Ambassador agreed that Grenada can benefit from the experience of Egypt in the area of irrigation technology, which is regarded as the best in the world. They also welcomed the opportunity to deepen bilateral relations and strengthen the relationships between the two countries.

The two men also discussed the preservation of Grenada’s historical sites, artifacts and landmarks as part of the enhancement of Grenada’s tourism product.

His Excellency Ali Saleh Mohamed Mourad was accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Hala Esmat Abul Kasem El Kady during the courtesy call on the Prime Minister’s office.

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