Plans Announced to Export Georgian Agricultural Products to Saudi Arabia

Georgian agricultural products, including fruit and vegetables, mineral water, fish and sheep, may be exported to Saudi Arabia.

Minister of Agriculture Otar Danelia presented the development strategy and main direction of the export of 21 agricultural products in 2015-2020 to the delegation of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Agriculture. The main focus of the meeting was the potential of agricultural trade and economic cooperation possibilities between the two countries.

The Minister stated that the diversification of export markets is a priority for Georgia, cooperation with Saudi Arabia being an important aspect of this.

“Saudi Arabia is one of the largest markets. It will be a significant point for our country’s economy and agricultural development to promote Georgian agricultural product export to this market,” said Minister Danelia. “This is the preparatory visit for my Saudi Arabian counterpart’s arrival and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding is being planned in terms of agriculture.”

During a one week visit to Georgia, the Saudi delegation visited the National Food Agency, Research Center and the laboratories of the Ministry of Agriculture where they were introduced to their activities. They also visited regions of Georgia and inspected factories, farms, demonstrative lands and experimental farms.

Ana Akhalaia