Egypt inaugurates 92nd Spring Flower Exhibition at the Agricultural Museum in Giza
Yasmine Fouad, Minister of Environment and representatives from the European Union Commission inauguarted the 92nd Spring Flower Exhibition at the Agricultural Museum in Dokki on April 19, 2025- press photo
CAIRO – 19 April 2025: Egypt inauguarted the 92nd Spring Flower Exhibition at the Agricultural Museum in Dokki, on Saturday.
Alaa Farouk, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation; Dr. Yasmine Fouad, Minister of Environment; Dr. Ashraf Sobhi, Minister of Youth and Sports; Dr. Ibrahim Saber, Governor of Cairo; Eng. Adel El-Naggar, Governor of Giza; and Dr. Abdel Hakim El-Waer, Assistant Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), inaugurated the 92nd Spring Flower Exhibition at the Agricultural Museum in Dokki.
The event was attended by several Arab and foreign ambassadors, along with representatives from the European Union Commission.
This year's exhibition is being held in cooperation with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
The event will feature a series of specialized workshops and seminars focusing on the importance of expanding the use of ornamental plants, flowers, and afforestation across various regions, highlighting their role in enhancing environmental quality and helping to combat climate change.
The Minister of Environment Yasmine Fouad stated that the exhibition centers around three main themes. The first focuses on showcasing rare plant species cultivated in Egypt, along with guidance on how to care for them. The second highlights handicrafts and traditional arts that reflect authentic Egyptian craftsmanship. The third promotes afforestation, featuring the participation of numerous manufacturers and exporters specializing in a wide variety of tree species.
She highlighted that one of the most notable features of the exhibition is the availability of products at symbolic prices, starting from just 5 Egyptian pounds. These products are offered by various entities, including the Ministries of Agriculture, Water Resources and Irrigation, as well as several governorates such as Cairo and Giza.
Fouad noted that, as part of efforts to support handicrafts, the "Diarna" exhibition has been integrated into the event's activities to promote Egyptian products under the slogan "Made in Egypt." The initiative aims to showcase the skill of Egyptian artisans and their ability to create high-quality works that contribute to generating new job opportunities. The exhibition also features rare varieties of flowers, some of which are imported and cultivated locally in suitable greenhouses for resale and distribution.
For his part, the Minister of Agriculture welcomed the attending ministers and governors, praising the cooperation and coordination among state institutions, which contributed to the exhibition's exceptional and impressive presentation. He noted that the number of exhibitors has exceeded 160, emphasizing the state's strong commitment to the flower and ornamental plants sector.
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