Sana’a – Saba:
Prime Minister Ahmad al-Rahawi met on Wednesday with Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Water Resources Dr. Radwan al-Rubai.
The meeting reviewed the ministry's activities and key accomplishments during the second half of the year 1446 AH, particularly in agriculture, as part of the annual plan and its alignment with directives from the Leader regarding agricultural development and progress toward self-sufficiency in strategic crops, especially grains.
Discussions also covered the ministry’s plan for 1447 AH and the urgent needs to advance agricultural and fisheries programs in support of national food security.
The Prime Minister affirmed the government’s prioritization of the agriculture and fisheries sectors in its annual plans, praising recent achievements in boosting local production of previously imported goods such as legumes and the notable increase in grain production, particularly wheat.
He also emphasized the importance of coordination between the Ministries of Agriculture and Economy to invest surplus production—especially fruits—through industrial processing.
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