Agriculture Minister strengthens partnerships to boost sector
Agriculture Ministe Nizar Hani continues efforts to enhance strategic partnerships, aiming to support Lebanon's agricultural economy and ensure its sustainability. During a meeting with Horeca exhibition director Joumana Damous Salameh, Hani emphasized the importance of agricultural guidance and direct engagement with farmers. Discussions focused on the ministry's participation in the exhibition and future sector support plans.
Hani also met Lebanese University's Agriculture Dean Prof. Nadine Nassif, with whom he discussed strengthening academic collaboration and integrating research into agricultural practices. Additionally, he received MP Elias Hankash, who presented recommendations from the Kataeb Party's recent agricultural conference.
The minister reiterated his commitment to supporting the sector, announcing initiatives including a national campaign to promote Lebanese agricultural products, rehabilitation projects in southern Lebanon, and the development of an agricultural guidance app.
Hani also met with officials from environmental and food security organizations, with who
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