Spain is making a grand appearance as the guest of honor at the 16th edition of the International Agricultural Show in Meknes, reflecting the strong economic and agricultural ties between the two countries.
The exhibition is a major international event, attracting roughly 1,500 exhibitors and an estimated one million visitors.
Spanish Minister of Agriculture Luis Planas highlighted the exhibition’s significance, calling it “a global forum and one of the most important agricultural forums at the global level.”
Planas delivered a speech during the opening symposium, titled “Agricultural Research in the Face of Climate Change,’ where he acknowledged the urgency of the issue, stating, “Today we live within a very delicate context…especially with the shocks resulting from climate changes.” He emphasized the importance of research and development in creating sustainable agricultural practices that can withstand the challenges of climate change.
Planas underscored the need for collaboration between countries, particularly those in Southern Europe and North Africa.
He emphasized that “today’s climate difficulties are major difficulties and require major and proportionate solutions…by working together to find appropriate solutions that guarantee our food sovereignty.” The minister pointed to Spain and Morocco’s existing agricultural partnership as a model for future cooperation, suggesting that working together on research initiatives could yield significant results.
Planas commended Morocco’s efforts towards sustainable agriculture and food security, especially the Kingdom’s “agricultural strategies” and the work of Moroccan agricultural companies in transitioning to ecological practices.
35 Spanish companies are present at the event, which signifies a shared interest in exchanging expertise and fostering business partnerships.
With a focus on research, sustainable practices, and collaboration, this partnership has the potential to navigate the challenges posed by climate change and ensure food security for both nations, said the minister
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