Amman: Minister of Agriculture Dr. Saeb Khreisat affirmed the ministry’s “commitment to seriously” address the agricultural sector’s challenges within continuous cooperation and consultation with relevant partners.
According to Jordan News Agency, during a meeting with Head of the Jordan Exporters and Producers Association for Fruit and Vegetables (JEPA), Saadi Abu Hammad, Khreisat highlighted the importance of adopting “feasible” proposals to develop the sector and enhance its sustainability. The minister also called for achieving a balance to provide “high-quality, affordable” agricultural products at the appropriate time that meet consumer needs.
The meeting included a briefing on JEPA’s key concerns, primarily the regulation of local markets and export mechanisms. Khreisat emphasized the ministry’s “commitment to openness” to all agricultural sectors and working collaboratively to achieve the common interest of consumers, farmers, and traders.
The ministry statement noted that the meeting covered several issues on agricultural marketing mechanisms, supply chains, and quality assurance for products designated for the local market and export. Both parties agreed to study these issues, relying on accurate figures, studies, and data.
The discussion also addressed the importance of strengthening product tracking and control systems, which would enhance consumer and foreign market confidence and increase the “competitiveness” of Jordanian exports. Concluding the discussion, Khreisat stated that the ministry is continuing to open dialogue channels with all partners in the agricultural sector.
On future steps, he mentioned that the ministry is working to develop an “integrated” marketing system that supports local products and meets the needs of both domestic and foreign markets.