Jordan Times
Monday, January 26, 1998
Jordan, Iran to discuss exchange of agricultural
expertise
AMMAN (Petra) - Agricultural specialists from Jordan and Iran
will hold a meeting at the Ministry of Agriculture soon to
discuss prospects for the exchange of expertise between the two
countries, according to Minister of Agriculture Mijhem Khreisha.
The minister made the announcement following a meeting Wednesday
with Iranian Ambassador to Jordan Mohammad Ali Subhani, during
which they reviewed Jordanian-Iranian cooperation in general and
in agriculture in particular.
Mr. Khreisha told the ambassador that bilateral relations have
witnessed progressive development, and he underlined Jordan's
keenness on promoting economic and agricultural relations as well
the exchange of know-how and agricultural equipment with Tehran.
The minister noted that Jordan has made major achievements in the
agricultural sector and has acquired vast experience in
agricultural research and extension services.
Mr. Subhani voiced appreciation of Jordan's desire to promote
Jordanian-Iranian cooperation in agriculture and carry out joint
projects.
According to Ministry of Agriculture sources, two Iranian
specialists in tree planting have visited Jordan recently and
familiarised themselves with the Jordan's achievements in
planting olive trees to produce olive oil as part of developing
the Kingdom's higher lands.